Psychological Flexibility and Mental Health: Theoretical Foundations, Empirical Support, and Applications Across Clinical Contexts
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This narrative review synthesizes the theoretical foundations, empirical support, and clinical applications of psychological flexibility within Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. It outlines the construct's six core processes and summarizes meta-analytic evidence regarding its effects on anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other conditions. The resource also addresses measurement tools like the AAQ-II and identifies key limitations and future research priorities in the field.
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@article{allodium:c056b126e2564ff0,
title = {Psychological Flexibility and Mental Health: Theoretical Foundations, Empirical Support, and Applications Across Clinical Contexts},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.2147/PRBM.S596070},
url = {https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S596070}
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TY - JOUR TI - Psychological Flexibility and Mental Health: Theoretical Foundations, Empirical Support, and Applications Across Clinical Contexts PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.2147/PRBM.S596070 UR - https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S596070 ER -
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Psychological Flexibility and Mental Health: Theoretical Foundations, Empirical Support, and Applications Across Clinical Contexts. (n.d.). PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S596070
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