@article{article_1573153, title={Implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder}, journal={Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar}, volume={18}, pages={62–73}, DOI={10.18863/pgy.1573153}, author={Sarıtaş, Merve and Ata, Elvan Emine}, keywords={Obsesif kompulsif bozukluk, kabul ve kararlılık terapisi, tedavi}, abstract={Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by engaging in time-consuming mental or behavioral activities to reduce the impact and anxiety caused by intrusive and invasive thought content, leading to significant distress. OCD is often accompanied by anxiety disorders, depression, and suicidal thoughts, resulting in substantial functional impairments in work and social life, as well as a significant decline in quality of life. In the treatment of OCD, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) are commonly used. However, promising results suggest that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a third-generation therapy, may be effective in reducing OCD symptoms. Unlike directly eliminating symptoms, ACT aims to increase psychological flexibility. It progresses through six core processes: acceptance, cognitive defusion, being present, contextual self, contact with values, and commitment to value-driven behaviors. In the context of OCD, ACT teaches individuals to let go of controlling distressing thoughts and feelings, accept them, and pursue a meaningful life aligned with personal values despite these internal experiences. Studies indicate that ACT achieves reductions in OCD symptoms comparable to CBT and exposure therapy, particularly enhancing treatment efficacy when combined with SSRIs. In conclusion, ACT emerges as an effective option for OCD treatment, though further randomized controlled trials are needed.}, number={1}, publisher={Lut TAMAM}