Talking it out: ACT therapy eases student stress in malaysia
NCT ID NCT07256093
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a type of talk therapy, could help university students in Malaysia with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, and stress. 32 students either received six weekly online ACT sessions or were placed on a waiting list. Researchers measured changes in unhelpful thinking and emotional control to see if ACT made a difference.
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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