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Implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Cilt: 18 Sayı: 1 31 Mart 2026
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Implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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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.

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Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Psikiyatri, Ruh Sağlığı Hemşireliği

Bölüm

Derleme

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

27 Kasım 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Mart 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

28 Ekim 2024

Kabul Tarihi

30 Mart 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 18 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Sarıtaş, M., & Ata, E. E. (2026). Implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, 18(1), 62-73. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1573153
AMA
1.Sarıtaş M, Ata EE. Implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar. 2026;18(1):62-73. doi:10.18863/pgy.1573153
Chicago
Sarıtaş, Merve, ve Elvan Emine Ata. 2026. “Implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 18 (1): 62-73. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1573153.
EndNote
Sarıtaş M, Ata EE (01 Mart 2026) Implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 18 1 62–73.
IEEE
[1]M. Sarıtaş ve E. E. Ata, “Implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder”, Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, c. 18, sy 1, ss. 62–73, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.18863/pgy.1573153.
ISNAD
Sarıtaş, Merve - Ata, Elvan Emine. “Implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 18/1 (01 Mart 2026): 62-73. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1573153.
JAMA
1.Sarıtaş M, Ata EE. Implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar. 2026;18:62–73.
MLA
Sarıtaş, Merve, ve Elvan Emine Ata. “Implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, c. 18, sy 1, Mart 2026, ss. 62-73, doi:10.18863/pgy.1573153.
Vancouver
1.Merve Sarıtaş, Elvan Emine Ata. Implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar. 01 Mart 2026;18(1):62-73. doi:10.18863/pgy.1573153

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