Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Psychotic Severity

The psychoeducational intervention will consist of seven structured sessions aimed at introducing patients with primary psychosis to the principles and practices of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The primary focus of the intervention is to empower participants to effectively manage distressing thoughts and feelings while pursuing meaningful and valued life goals. Each session covers specific aspects of ACT. Acceptance and commitment therapy will be adminitered in addition to treament as usual provided to patients.

The treatment as usual (TAU) for all patients regardless of condition will consist of hospital treatment, including daily medication management sessions with a psychiatrist (e.g., antipsychotic and other medications as appropriate), community meetings, other group therapy, case management, occupational therapy, open air walks, discharge planning, physical examination, and other services (e.g., medical testing).