Jun Tang, Maorong Hu, Xiong Lai, Jing Xu, Siliang Wu
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Abstract
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) aims at correctly recognizing the different sides of life, accepting its inevitable pain, defining its true value and committing to action.Its ultimately aim is to improve psychological flexibility and lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life.Patients with Eating Disorders (ED) often have personality characteristics such as experiential avoidance, rigid behavior, and lack of motivation.Therefore, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is particularly suitable for patients with Eating Disorders.This article make a brief overview of the ACT firstly, then introduces the definition, epidemiology and etiology of ED.By reviewing the relevant literatures on the use of ACT in the treatment of ED in recent years, we point out the advantages of using ACT and the possible mechanism of ACT in the treatment of ED, the future research directions and issues needing attention.
Key words:
Acceptance and commitment therapy; Eating disorders; Psychological flexibility; Experiential avoidance
期刊介绍：
"Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science" (CN 37-1468/R, ISSN 1674-6554) is a national academic journal under the supervision of the National Health Commission, sponsored by the Chinese Medical Association and Jining Medical College. The journal was founded in June 1992 and was formerly known as "Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine" (1992-1993) and "Chinese Behavioral Medical Science" (1994-2008). In 2009, it was renamed "Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science" with the approval of the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television.
The purpose of "Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science" is to implement the health and health policies of the Party and the State, implement the principle of combining theory with practice and popularization and improvement, and reflect the major progress in the theory and practical application of behavioral medicine and brain science in my country. It publishes academic papers and scientific research results in the field of behavioral medicine and brain science in my country, and has columns such as monographs/reviews, basic research, clinical research, health prevention, methods and techniques, psychological behavior and evaluation, and systematic evaluation.
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