Pilot Effectiveness Trial of an ACT Self-help Workbook Tailored Specifically for Prisons
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Summary
The goal of this research study is to adapt an ACT-self-help workbook to the prison setting and determine the feasibility acceptability, and effectiveness of this workbook. Participants can expect to be in the study for 13 weeks.
Description
The Specific Aims of the proposed study correspond directly to the three-step process. 1. In Step 1 (Specific Aim #1), identify the necessary adaptations to the content, language, and format of an ACT-based self-help workbook through stakeholder input. 2. In Step 2 (Specific Aim #2), refine the workbook and its delivery based on feedback from incarcerated individuals who complete the workbook. 3. In Step 3 (Specific Aim #3), determine the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of the ACT self-help workbook in a prison setting. Primary clinical outcome measure will be depress…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Reading level of 6th grade or higher determined by the Wide Range Achievement Test * Moderate or severe anxiety and/or depression determined by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) * No active self-harm or active suicidal intent * No scheduled transfer or release for at least three months * Must be willing and able to participate, including having permission and ability to use study materials, such as paper and a writing utensil Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent * Active self-harm o…
Interventions
- BehavioralAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT: Therapy that builds in traditional cognitive behavioral therapy principles but emphasizes different processes in behavior change. Delivered over 8 weeks of self-guided study and homework assignments.
- BehavioralReflective Journaling
As control condition, reflective journaling will be used.
Location
- University of WisconsinMadison, Wisconsin