A systematic review of inclusion of minoritized populations in randomized controlled trials of acceptance and commitment therapy

Racial Inequality in Psychological Research: Trends of the Past and Recommendations for the Future

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The use of acceptance and commitment therapy to prevent the rehospitalization of psychotic patients: a randomized controlled trial

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Unified Model of Behavior Change

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Improving diabetes self-management through acceptance, mindfulness, and values: a randomized controlled trial

Gregg, J. A., Callaghan, G. M., Hayes, S. C., & Glenn-Lawson, J. L. (2007) · Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology · doi:10.1037/0022-006x.75.2.336 · Cited by 695 · see citing works

A randomized controlled effectiveness trial of acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive therapy for anxiety and depression.

Forman, E. M., Herbert, J. D., Moitra, E., Yeomans, P. D., & Geller, P. A. (2007) · Behavior Modification · doi:10.1177/0145445507302202 · Cited by 687 · see citing works

Preliminary Data on an Acceptance-Based Emotion Regulation Group Intervention for Deliberate Self-Harm Among Women With Borderline Personality Disorder

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Efficacy of an Acceptance-Based Behavior Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Evaluation in a Randomized Controlled Trial

Roemer, L., Orsillo, S. M., & Salters-Pedneault, K. (2008) · Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology · doi:10.1037/a0012720 · Cited by 502 · see citing works

Acceptance-based treatment for smoking cessation

Gifford, E. V., Kohlenberg, B. S., Hayes, S. C., Antonuccio, D. O., Piasecki, M. M., Rasmussen-Hall, M. L., & Palm, K. M. (2004) · Behavior Therapy · doi:10.1016/s0005-7894(04)80015-7 · Cited by 499 · see citing works

Teaching acceptance and mindfulness to improve the lives of the obese: a preliminary test of a theoretical model

Lillis, J., Hayes, S. C., Bunting, K., & Masuda, A. (2009) · Annals of Behavioral Medicine · doi:10.1007/s12160-009-9083-x · Cited by 459 · see citing works

Multiple minorities as multiply marginalized: Applying the minority stress theory to LGBTQ people of color

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Why ethnic minority groups are under-represented in clinical trials: A review of the literature

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Randomized clinical trial of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) versus acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for mixed anxiety disorders

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A randomized clinical trial of acceptance and commitment therapy versus progressive relaxation training for obsessive-compulsive disorder

Twohig, M. P., Hayes, S. C., Plumb, J. C., Pruitt, L. D., Collins, A. B., Hazlett-Stevens, H., & Woidneck, M. R. (2010) · Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology · doi:10.1037/a0020508 · Cited by 434 · see citing works

A controlled evaluation of acceptance and commitment therapy plus habit reversal for trichotillomania

Woods, D. W., Wetterneck, C. T., & Flessner, C. A. (2006) · Behaviour Research and Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.brat.2005.05.006 · Cited by 381 · see citing works

Are empirically supported treatments valid for ethnic minorities? Toward an alternative approach for treatment research.

Bernal, G., & Río, M. R. S. (2001) · Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology · doi:10.1037/1099-9809.7.4.328 · Cited by 353 · see citing works

Slow and steady wins the race: a randomized clinical trial of acceptance and commitment therapy targeting shame in substance use disorders

Luoma, J. B., Kohlenberg, B. S., Hayes, S. C., & Fletcher, L. (2012) · Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology · doi:10.1037/a0026070 · Cited by 336 · see citing works

Discrimination, mental health, and suicidal ideation among LGBTQ people of color.

Sutter, M. E., & Perrin, P. B. (2016) · Journal of Counseling Psychology · doi:10.1037/cou0000126 · Cited by 279 · see citing works

Anxiety disorders among African Americans, blacks of Caribbean descent, and non-Hispanic whites in the United States

Himle, J. A., Baser, R. E., Taylor, R. J., Campbell, R. D., & Jackson, J. S. (2009) · Journal of Anxiety Disorders · doi:10.1016/j.janxdis.2009.01.002 · Cited by 278 · see citing works

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What Sexual and Gender Minority People Want Researchers to Know About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Questions: A Qualitative Study

Suen, L. W., Lunn, M. R., Katuzny, K. E., Finn, S. B., Duncan, L. G., Sevelius, J. M., Flentje, A., Capriotti, M. R., Lubensky, M. E., Hunt, C., et al. (2020) · Archives of Sexual Behavior · doi:10.1007/s10508-020-01810-y · Cited by 252 · see citing works

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) vs. systematic desensitization in treatment of mathematics anxiety

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Web-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Mental Health Problems in College Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Efficacy of Smartphone Applications for Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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Randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy for social phobia: Outcomes and moderators

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Does Acceptance and Relationship Focused Behavior Therapy Contribute to Bupropion Outcomes? A Randomized Controlled Trial of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Smoking Cessation

Gifford, E. V., Kohlenberg, B. S., Hayes, S. C., Pierson, H. M., Piasecki, M. P., Antonuccio, D. O., & Palm, K. M. (2011) · Behavior Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.beth.2011.03.002 · Cited by 200 · see citing works

Longitudinal treatment mediation of traditional cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy for anxiety disorders

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Racial discrimination as race-based trauma, coping strategies, and dissociative symptoms among emerging adults.

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Using acceptance and commitment therapy to increase self-compassion: A randomized controlled trial

Yadavaia, J. E., Hayes, S. C., & Vilardaga, R. (2014) · Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2014.09.002 · Cited by 188 · see citing works

Impact of acceptance and commitment therapy versus education on stigma toward people with psychological disorders

Masuda, A., Hayes, S. C., Fletcher, L. B., Seignourel, P. J., Bunting, K., Herbst, S. A., Twohig, M. P., & Lillis, J. (2007) · Behaviour Research and Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.brat.2007.05.008 · Cited by 185 · see citing works

Acceptance and commitment therapy for problematic internet pornography use: A randomized trial

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The mind your health project: a randomized controlled trial of an innovative behavioral treatment for obesity

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Feasibility of a Prototype Web-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Prevention Program for College Students.

Levin, M. E., Pistorello, J., Seeley, J. R., & Hayes, S. C. (2014) · Journal of American College Health · doi:10.1080/07448481.2013.843533 · Cited by 179 · see citing works

Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Web-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Smoking Cessation

Bricker, J., Wyszynski, C., Comstock, B., & Heffner, J. L. (2013) · Nicotine & Tobacco Research · doi:10.1093/ntr/ntt056 · Cited by 170 · see citing works

Minority Participation in Randomized Controlled Trials for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Williams, M. T., Powers, M. B., Yun, Y. G., & Foa, E. B. (2009) · Journal of Anxiety Disorders · doi:10.1016/j.janxdis.2009.11.004 · Cited by 157 · see citing works

Adding acceptance and commitment therapy to exposure and response prevention for obsessive-compulsive disorder: A randomized controlled trial

Twohig, M. P., Abramowitz, J. S., Smith, B. M., Fabricant, L. E., Jacoby, R. J., Morrison, K. L., Bluett, E. J., Reuman, L., Blakey, S. M., & Ledermann, T. (2018) · Behaviour Research and Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.brat.2018.06.005 · Cited by 156 · see citing works

A randomized clinical trial comparing an acceptance-based behavior therapy to applied relaxation for generalized anxiety disorder

Hayes-Skelton, S. A., Roemer, L., & Orsillo, S. M. (2013) · Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology · doi:10.1037/a0032871 · Cited by 153 · see citing works

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Novel Treatment for Eating Disorders: An Initial Test of Efficacy and Mediation

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Improving psychological adjustment among late-stage ovarian cancer patients: Examining the role of avoidance in treatment

Rost, A. D., Wilson, K., Buchanan, E., Hildebrandt, M. J., & Mutch, D. (2012) · Cognitive and Behavioral Practice · doi:10.1016/j.cbpra.2012.01.003 · Cited by 146 · see citing works

Acceptance-based versus standard behavioral treatment for obesity: Results from the mind your health randomized controlled trial

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The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Bibliotherapy for Enhancing the Psychological Health of Japanese College Students Living Abroad

Muto, T., Hayes, S. C., & Jeffcoat, T. (2011) · Behavior Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.beth.2010.08.009 · Cited by 144 · see citing works

Racial and ethnic differences in end-of-life care in the United States: Evidence from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS)

Orlović, M., Smith, K., & Mossialos, E. A. (2018) · SSM - Population Health · doi:10.1016/j.ssmph.2018.100331 · Cited by 143 · see citing works

Acceptance and commitment therapy for breast cancer survivors with fear of cancer recurrence: A 3-arm pilot randomized controlled trial.

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Using Mindfulness- and Acceptance-Based Treatments With Clients From Nondominant Cultural and/or Marginalized Backgrounds: Clinical Considerations, Meta-Analysis Findings, and Introduction to the Special Series

Fuchs, C., Lee, J. K., Roemer, L., & Orsillo, S. M. (2013) · Cognitive and Behavioral Practice · doi:10.1016/j.cbpra.2011.12.004 · Cited by 139 · see citing works

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy modules: Differential impact on treatment processes and outcomes

Villatte, J. L., Vilardaga, R., Villatte, M., Plumb Vilardaga, J. C., Atkins, D. C., & Hayes, S. C. (2016) · Behaviour Research and Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.brat.2015.12.001 · Cited by 136 · see citing works

Cultural Adaptations of Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Treatment and Prevention of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in African Americans

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Acceptance and commitment therapy versus cognitive therapy for the treatment of comorbid eating pathology

Juarascio, A. S., Forman, E. M., & Herbert, J. D. (2010) · Behavior Modification · doi:10.1177/0145445510363472 · Cited by 125 · see citing works

A randomized controlled trial of acceptance-based behavior therapy and cognitive therapy for test anxiety: a pilot study.

Brown, L. A., Forman, E. M., Herbert, J. D., Hoffman, K. L., Yuen, E. K., & Goetter, E. M. (2011) · Behavior Modification · doi:10.1177/0145445510390930 · Cited by 123 · see citing works

Overcoming barriers to recruiting ethnic minorities to mental health research: a typology of recruitment strategies

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Effects of pain acceptance and pain control strategies on physical impairment in individuals with chronic low back pain

Vowles, K. E., McNeil, D. W., Gross, R. T., McDaniel, M. L., Mouse, A., Bates, M., Gallimore, P., & McCall, C. (2007) · Behavior Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.beth.2007.02.001 · Cited by 116 · see citing works

Cognitive mediators of treatment for social anxiety disorder: comparing acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Niles, A. N., Burklund, L. J., Arch, J. J., Lieberman, M. D., Saxbe, D., & Craske, M. G. (2014) · Behavior Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.beth.2014.04.006 · Cited by 115 · see citing works

Efficacy of an acceptance-based behavioral intervention for weight gain prevention in young adult women

Katterman, S. N., Goldstein, S. P., Butryn, M. L., Forman, E. M., & Lowe, M. R. (2013) · Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2013.10.003 · Cited by 109 · see citing works

Treating Inpatients With Comorbid Depression and Alcohol Use Disorders: A Comparison of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Versus Treatment as Usual

Petersen, C. L., & Zettle, R. D. (2009) · The Psychological Record · doi:10.1007/bf03395679 · Cited by 108 · see citing works

Comparison of acceptance-based and standard cognitive-based coping strategies for craving sweets in overweight and obese women

Forman, E. M., Hoffman, K. L., Juarascio, A. S., Butryn, M. L., & Herbert, J. D. (2012) · Eating Behaviors · doi:10.1016/j.eatbeh.2012.10.016 · Cited by 107 · see citing works

Web-Based Self-Help for Preventing Mental Health Problems in Universities: Comparing Acceptance and Commitment Training to Mental Health Education

Levin, M. E., Hayes, S. C., Pistorello, J., & Seeley, J. R. (2016) · Journal of Clinical Psychology · doi:10.1002/jclp.22254 · Cited by 103 · see citing works

A randomized control trial examining the effect of acceptance and commitment training on clinician willingness to use evidence-based pharmacotherapy

Varra, A. A., Hayes, S. C., Roget, N., & Fisher, G. (2008) · Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology · doi:10.1037/0022-006x.76.3.449 · Cited by 101 · see citing works

A randomized dismantling trial of the open and engaged components of acceptance and commitment therapy in an online intervention for distressed college students

Levin, M. E., Krafft, J., Hicks, E. T., Pierce, B., & Twohig, M. P. (2020) · Behaviour Research and Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.brat.2020.103557 · Cited by 101 · see citing works

Acceptance and commitment therapy for symptom interference in metastatic breast cancer patients: a pilot randomized trial

Mosher, C. E., Secinti, E., Li, R., Hirsh, A. T., Bricker, J., Miller, K. D., Schneider, B., Storniolo, A. M., Mina, L., Newton, E. V., et al. (2018) · Supportive Care in Cancer · doi:10.1007/s00520-018-4045-0 · Cited by 95 · see citing works

Current empirical status of acceptance and commitment therapy.

Pull, C. B. (2009) · Current Opinion in Psychiatry · doi:10.1097/yco.0b013e32831a6e9d · Cited by 94 · see citing works

Randomized controlled trial of a brief acceptance and commitment training for parents of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders

Hahs, A. D., Dixon, M. R., & Paliliunas, D. (2019) · Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2018.03.002 · Cited by 93 · see citing works

Improving quit rates of web‐delivered interventions for smoking cessation: full‐scale randomized trial of WebQuit.org versus Smokefree.gov

Bricker, J. B., Mull, K. E., McClure, J. B., Watson, N. L., & Heffner, J. L. (2018) · Addiction · doi:10.1111/add.14127 · Cited by 91 · see citing works

Improving Therapist Psychological Flexibility While Training Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Pilot Study

Luoma, J. B., & Vilardaga, J. P. (2013) · Cognitive Behaviour Therapy · doi:10.1080/16506073.2012.701662 · Cited by 88 · see citing works

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Research Teams: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Hattery, A. J., Smith, E. L., III, Magnuson, S., Monterrosa, A. E., Kafonek, K., Shaw, C. C., Mhonde, R. D., & Kanewske, L. C. (2022) · Race and Justice · doi:10.1177/21533687221087373 · Cited by 84 · see citing works

Development and preliminary randomized controlled trial of a distress tolerance treatment for smokers with a history of early lapse

Brown, R. A., Reed, K. M. P., Bloom, E. L., Minami, H., Strong, D. R., Lejuez, C. W., Kahler, C. W., Zvolensky, M. J., Gifford, E. V., & Hayes, S. C. (2013) · Nicotine & Tobacco Research · doi:10.1093/ntr/ntt093 · Cited by 81 · see citing works

A Stage I pilot study of acceptance and commitment therapy for methadone detoxification

Stotts, A. L., Green, C., Masuda, A., Grabowski, J. G., Wilson, K. G., Northrup, T. F., Moeller, F. G., & Schmitz, J. M. (2012) · Drug and Alcohol Dependence · doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2012.02.015 · Cited by 79 · see citing works

Is the Black-White mental health paradox consistent across age, gender, and psychiatric disorders?

Tobin, C. S. T., Erving, C. L., Hargrove, T. W., & Satcher, L. A. (2020) · Aging & Mental Health · doi:10.1080/13607863.2020.1855627 · Cited by 79 · see citing works

Component and process analysis of cognitive therapy

Zettle, R. D., & Hayes, S. C. (1987) · Psychological Reports · doi:10.2466/pr0.1987.61.3.939 · Cited by 76 · see citing works

A randomized trial of an acceptance‐based behavioral intervention for weight loss in people with high internal disinhibition

Lillis, J., Niemeier, H. M., Thomas, J. G., Unick, J. L., Ross, K. M., Leahey, T. M., Kendra, K. E., Dorfman, L. R., & Wing, R. R. (2016) · Obesity · doi:10.1002/oby.21680 · Cited by 74 · see citing works

Addressing microaggressions in racially charged patient-provider interactions: a pilot randomized trial

Kanter, J. W., Rosen, D. C., Manbeck, K., Branstetter, H., Kuczynski, A. M., Corey, M. D., Maitland, D. W. M., & Williams, M. T. (2020) · BMC Medical Education · doi:10.1186/s12909-020-02004-9 · Cited by 72 · see citing works

Minority inclusion in randomized clinical trials of panic disorder

Mendoza, D. B., Williams, M. T., Chapman, L. K., & Powers, M. (2012) · Journal of Anxiety Disorders · doi:10.1016/j.janxdis.2012.02.011 · Cited by 70 · see citing works

Expanding queer reflexivity: The closet as a guiding metaphor for reflexive practice

McDonald, J. D. (2015) · Management Learning · doi:10.1177/1350507615610029 · Cited by 68 · see citing works

A randomized controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for psychological distress among persons with traumatic brain injury

Sander, A. M., Clark, A. N., Arciniegas, D. B., Tran, K., Leon-Novelo, L., Ngan, E., Bogaards, J., Sherer, M., & Walser, R. (2021) · Neuropsychological Rehabilitation · doi:10.1080/09602011.2020.1762670 · Cited by 68 · see citing works

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Delivered via a Mobile Phone Messaging Robot to Decrease Postoperative Opioid Use in Patients With Orthopedic Trauma: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

Anthony, C. A., Rojas, E. O., Keffala, V., Glass, N. A., Shah, A. S., Miller, B. J., Hogue, M., Willey, M. C., Karam, M., & Marsh, J. L. (2020) · doi:10.2196/preprints.17750 · Cited by 64 · see citing works

Omitted data in randomized controlled trials for anxiety and depression: A systematic review of the inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Heck, N. C., Mirabito, L. A., LeMaire, K. L., Livingston, N. A., & Flentje, A. (2016) · Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology · doi:10.1037/ccp0000123 · Cited by 64 · see citing works

Physiological and behavioral indices of emotion dysregulation as predictors of outcome from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy for anxiety.

Davies, C. D., Niles, A. N., Pittig, A., Arch, J. J., & Craske, M. G. (2015) · Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry · doi:10.1016/j.jbtep.2014.08.002 · Cited by 62 · see citing works

A randomized controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for clinical perfectionism

Ong, C. W., Lee, E. B., Krafft, J., Terry, C. L., Barrett, T. S., Levin, M. E., & Twohig, M. P. (2019) · Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders · doi:10.1016/j.jocrd.2019.100444 · Cited by 60 · see citing works

Tailoring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skill Coaching in the Moment Through Smartphones: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Levin, M. E., Haeger, J., & Cruz, R. A. (2019) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-018-1004-2 · Cited by 59 · see citing works

A Controlled Pilot Evaluation of Acceptance and Commitment Training for Intellectual Disability Staff

Bethay, J. S., Wilson, K. G., Schnetzer, L. W., Nassar, S. L., & Bordieri, M. J. (2012) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-012-0103-8 · Cited by 57 · see citing works

Surviving and Thriving During Stress: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing a Brief Web-Based Therapist-Assisted Acceptance-Based Behavioral Intervention Versus Waitlist Control for College Students.

Eustis, E. H., Hayes-Skelton, S. A., Orsillo, S. M., & Roemer, L. (2018) · Behavior Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.beth.2018.05.009 · Cited by 56 · see citing works

Reducing microaggressions and promoting interracial connection: The racial harmony workshop

Williams, M. T., Kanter, J. W., Peña, A., Ching, T. H. W., & Oshin, L. (2020) · Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.04.008 · Cited by 53 · see citing works

Pilot randomized controlled trial of a symptom cluster intervention in advanced cancer.

Wells‐Di Gregorio, S. M., Marks, D. R., DeCola, J., Peng, J., Probst, D., Zaleta, A., Benson, D., Cohn, D. E., Lustberg, M., Carson, W. E., et al. (2019) · Psycho-Oncology · doi:10.1002/pon.4912 · Cited by 52 · see citing works

Comparative Effectiveness of Group-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

McClure, J. B., Bricker, J. B., Mull, K. E., & Heffner, J. L. (2018) · Nicotine & Tobacco Research · doi:10.1093/ntr/nty268 · Cited by 52 · see citing works

A randomized controlled trial of online acceptance and commitment therapy to improve diet and physical activity among adults who are overweight/obese

Levin, M. E., Petersen, J. M., Durward, C., Bingeman, B., Davis, E., Nelson, C., & Cromwell, S. (2021) · Translational Behavioral Medicine · doi:10.1093/tbm/ibaa123 · Cited by 50 · see citing works

Integrated behavioral treatment for veterans with co-morbid chronic pain and hazardous opioid use: a randomized controlled pilot trial

Vowles, K. E., Witkiewitz, K., Cusack, K. J., Gilliam, W. P., Cardon, K. E., Bowen, S., Edwards, K. A., McEntee, M. L., & Bailey, R. W. (2020) · The Journal of Pain · doi:10.1016/j.jpain.2019.11.007 · Cited by 49 · see citing works

A single-session acceptance and commitment therapy intervention among women undergoing surgery for breast cancer: A randomized pilot trial to reduce persistent postsurgical pain.

Hadlandsmyth, K., Dindo, L. N., Wajid, R., Sugg, S. L., Zimmerman, M. B., & Rakel, B. A. (2019) · Psycho-Oncology · doi:10.1002/pon.5209 · Cited by 48 · see citing works

Appropriated racial oppression: Implications for mental health in Whites and Blacks

Versey, H. S., Cogburn, C. D., Wilkins, C. L., & Joseph, N. (2019) · Social Science & Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2019.03.014 · Cited by 48 · see citing works

The Oxford Handbook of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

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Telepsychotherapy for trichotillomania: A randomized controlled trial of ACT enhanced behavior therapy

Lee, E. B., Haeger, J., Levin, M. E., Ong, C. W., & Twohig, M. P. (2018) · Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders · doi:10.1016/j.jocrd.2018.04.003 · Cited by 45 · see citing works

Cognitive defusion for psychological distress, dysphoria, and low self-esteem: A randomized technique evaluation trial of vocalizing strategies.

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