Obesity is a major health problem which leads to a decline in the indicators of individuals’ mental and physical health. Studies have indicated that there is a significant relationship between obesity, anxiety and depression; as well obesity can negatively affect interpersonal communication and create interpersonal problems. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of group tra...

Introducation: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of admission and commitment based treatment on psychological components (stress, anxiety, Depression) and problem-solving styles in the first grade students of Sanandaj city. Method: The method of this quasi-experimental study was to use a pre-test-post-test-follow-up design with control group. The statistical populat...

Background & Aims of the Study: Recently, a lot of discussions have been done about the third wave of behavioral and cognitive approaches, particularly in areas with eating disorders. The aim of current research is the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment based training on the maladaptive schemas of female students with bulimia nervosa. Materials & Methods: The design of current study...

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women which leaves a profound impact on psychosocial health, and quality of life in women, therefore the aim of this study was investigation the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on Quality of life, mental health and self-care behavior in breast cancer patients. Methods: In a pretest-posttest experimental desi...

Introduction: In recent years, multiple studies have examined the efficacy of the third wave of behavior therapies for depression disorders. This research aimed to compare the results of studies investigating the efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based therapy and metacognitive therapy on depression in Iranian population. Methods: Meta-analysis method was employed in th...

 Aims and background: Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic condition associated with widespread musculoskeletal pain that primarily affects women and has negative impact on psychosocial aspects of one’s life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of group acceptance and commitment therapy on perceived stress and pain perception in women with fibromyalgia. Materials and methods: ...

Introduction: Infidelity is one of the most pernicious interpersonal issues in the family, which in many cases could lead to emotional and behavioral symptoms in the person particularly women who have been betrayed. In this regard, the present study was undertaken with the aim to identify the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment group counseling on emotion regulation in women with infidel...

Purpose: Most couples face communication problems in their marital life. Disturbing relationships have devastating effects on their physical and social performance. Methodology: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of communication imaging therapy (IMG therapy) with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on the mental health of couples. Method: The research method was semi-exp...