Journal of Korean Diabetes  2018;19(3):186-191

doi:10.4093/jkd.2018.19.3.186

Improving Diabetes Self-Mangement and Mental Health through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Sung Chul LIM 1

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Keywords

Acceptance and commitment therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Depression; Diabetes mellitus; Mental health; Self-management

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to introduce acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for diabetes educators and review its effectiveness on diabetes patient self-care and mental health. ACT can reduce disease burden by reducing cognitive fusion and experiential avoidance. Psychotherapy such as ACT may be a useful intervention for helping diabetes patients to improve self-care and mental health conditions. Diabetes educators should make continuous efforts to practice ACT for patients in clinical settings.