ACT eller KBT för behandling av ångestsyndrom : Alla vägar leder till Rom

Sammanfattning: This systematic review aimed to compare acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) andcognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a treatment for anxiety disorders by means of asystematic review of the existing literature. Studies were identified by searching thedatabases of PsycINFO and PubMed. RCT studies comparing CBT and ACT as treatmentsfor anxiety disorders were included in the study. Seven studies met the inclusions criteria. Allseven studies showed that both CBT and ACT significantly improved psychological health.No statistically significant differences between the two treatment modalities was evident. Theresults suggest that ACT can be used as a viable treatment for individuals suffering fromanxiety disorder.