Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Intervention on Emotional Regulation and Suicidal Ideation among Depressed Patients

Abstract

Background: Depression can be treated with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), according to research, nevertheless, not much is known regarding the patient's ACT experiences. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment intervention on emotional regulation and suicidal ideation among depressed patients. Subjects and Methods: Design: a quasi-experimental (one group pre-and post-testing) was used in this study. Subjects : A purposive sample consisted of 60 patients is included . Tools: I: Structured interview questionnaire; II: Difficult of Emotion Regulation Scale; III: Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire. Results: A statistically significant positive correlation was detected between difficulties with emotional regulation and suicidal ideations at the pre-and post-program. While no significant correlation was noted between difficulties with emotional regulation and suicidal ideations at follow-up. Conclusion : The current study findings concluded that Acceptance and Commitment intervention is a useful intervention approach for people with depression because it enhances emotional regulation and lowers suicidal ideation. Recommendations : An educational training program should be applied to teach and train staff nurses about strategies for ACT application with depressed patients.