title: Feasibility of a prototype web-based acceptance and commitment therapy prevention program for college students.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study examined the feasibility of a prototype Web-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) program for preventing mental health problems among college students.
  
  
  METHODS
  Undergraduate first-year students (N = 76) participated between May and November 2011.
  
  
  METHODS
  Participants were randomized to ACT or a waitlist, with assessments conducted at baseline, posttherapy, and 3-week follow-up. Waitlist participants accessed the program after the second assessment.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Program usability/usage data indicated high program acceptability. Significant improvements were found for ACT knowledge, education values, and depression with ACT relative to waitlist. Subgroup analyses indicated that ACT decreased depression and anxiety relative to waitlist among students with at least minimal distress. Within the ACT condition, significant improvements were observed from baseline to 3-week follow-up on all outcome and process measures.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Results provide preliminary support for the feasibility of a Web-based ACT prevention program.
authors: a Contextual Change LLC , Reno , Nevada.
authors: Michael E
authors: ME
authors: Levin
authors: Jacqueline
authors: J
authors: Pistorello
authors: John R
authors: JR
authors: Seeley
authors: Steven C
authors: SC
authors: Hayes
mesh_terms: D064869:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D003863:Depression / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult