Testing a mobile app for ACT exercises for emotional distress
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new mobile app that teaches exercises based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a type of therapy that helps you handle difficult feelings. The goal is to see if the app can help reduce psychological distress, and if you're eligible, you'll get to try it for a few weeks.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You need to speak English fluently.
- You must have a smartphone with a data plan.
- You should be experiencing at least moderate emotional distress (like stress, anxiety, or depression).
- You should be at least moderately motivated (6 out of 10 or higher) to try a new mental health exercise.
- You cannot be in extreme distress or have a serious mental illness like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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