Mixed-methods feasibility outcomes for a novel ACT-based video game ‘ACTing Minds’ to support mental health
Overview
This feasibility study evaluates 'ACTing Minds,' a single-player video game designed to teach Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles to adults with depression, anxiety, or stress. The research combines quantitative measures of mental health outcomes with qualitative interviews to assess the intervention's acceptability and engagement among participants. The indexed text reports on recruitment, retention, and observed changes in psychological flexibility and well-being following the game-based session.
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- PubMed Central
- Author
- Tom C Gordon (Swansea University), Andrew H. Kemp (Swansea University), Darren J. Edwards (Swansea University)
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- 2024-03-01
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- gold
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- 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080972
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@article{allodium:5208a53e02104732,
title = {Mixed-methods feasibility outcomes for a novel ACT-based video game ‘ACTing Minds’ to support mental health},
author = {Tom C Gordon and Andrew H. Kemp and Darren J. Edwards},
year = {2024},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080972},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080972}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Mixed-methods feasibility outcomes for a novel ACT-based video game ‘ACTing Minds’ to support mental health AU - Gordon, Tom C AU - Kemp, Andrew H. AU - Edwards, Darren J. PY - 2024 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080972 UR - https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080972 ER -
APA
Gordon, T. C., Kemp, A. H., & Edwards, D. J. (2024). Mixed-methods feasibility outcomes for a novel ACT-based video game ‘ACTing Minds’ to support mental health. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080972
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