1,500 ACT RCTs. 119,000+ participants. And counting. 👀 The official ACBS list of ACT randomized controlled trials has now passed 1,500—a milestone that offers a fascinating look at how ACT research has grown, where the work is happening, and how the field is changing. But there’s more to the story than a big number. Nearly half of ACT RCTs have come from Lower and Middle Income Countries. ACT research is increasingly appearing in high-impact journals. And more than 119,000 people have participated in ACT RCTs worldwide. So, what does 1,500 trials actually tell us about the evolution—and future—of ACT and CBS? Read the full article to find out: ow.ly/SuJg50ZELne #ACBS #ACT #psychology #mentalhealth

Join Joseph Oliver, Ph.D. & Richard Bennett, DClinPsych for 100 Key Points and Techniques in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — a practical, hands-on virtual experiential workshop. Learn ACT in a clear, approachable way through demonstrations, experiential exercises, and skills you can start using right away. Perfect for clinicians, students, and anyone building confidence in ACT practice. 5-6 June | Virtual Learn more and register: ow.ly/k5Ly30sVlT9 #ACBSWC26 #ACBS #ACT #ContextualScience #PsychologicalFlexibility #mentalhealth #psychology

Join Joseph Oliver, Ph.D. & Richard Bennett, DClinPsyc for 100 Key Points and Techniques in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — a practical, hands-on pre-conference workshop at #ACBSWC26. Learn ACT in a clear, approachable way through demonstrations, experiential exercises, and skills you can start using right away. Perfect for clinicians, students, and anyone building confidence in ACT practice. 5-6 June | Virtual Learn more and register: ow.ly/M2Xk30sTN3h #ACBS #ACT #ContextualScience #PsychologicalFlexibility #mentalhealth #psychology

Secure funding for your next big idea– applications for 4 ACBS Foundation Grants are now open! We're thrilled to announce four incredible funding opportunities to support innovative work across contextual behavioral science. Whether you're an experienced practitioner, an early-career researcher, or a graduate student with a project ready to grow, these grants are designed to help you make meaningful impact. Applications close March 1, 2025. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/EcOK30sRYqm #ACBS #grants #ACT #CBS #mentalhealth #psychology

How do we know if someone really understands ACT — not just in theory, but in practice? Researchers have developed the first-ever Situational Judgment Test for ACT (ACT SJT) — a new tool to measure applied ACT knowledge. - Built through three rounds of expert consensus (Delphi method) - Scores improved significantly after ACT training - Strong links between pre-training scores and prior ACT knowledge - Rated usable and acceptable by participants This innovative tool could transform how clinicians, trainers, and researchers assess ACT skill development. Read the full study: ow.ly/oWrr30sRueV #ACBS #JCBS #ACT #CBS #mentalhealth #psychology

A new cross-cultural study confirms that the Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire (CFQ) — a core tool in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — works consistently across 5 Spanish-speaking countries ✨ Key insights: - The CFQ follows a one-factor model across nations - Shows factorial equivalence (it measures the same thing everywhere) - Demonstrates discriminant validity — distinguishing cognitive fusion from emotional distress These findings strengthen the CFQ as a reliable tool for studying how thinking patterns affect well being across cultures. Read the full study: ow.ly/S4K630sRueP #ACBS #JCBS #ACT #CBS #mentalhealth #psychology

Could a brief, three-session ACT protocol targeting repetitive negative thinking outperform non-directive therapy in easing children’s generalized anxiety?bit.ly/4nBLVXJ #acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy #repetitivenegativethinking #generalizedanxietydisorder #worry

Can mobile app-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy reduce depressive symptoms in college students by enhancing acceptance and cognitive defusion? bit.ly/40hKPIk #Collegestudents #Cognitivedefusion #mobileapp #RCT #acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy