Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Intervention on Emotional Regulation and Suicidal Ideation among Depressed Patients

Hassan, Sabah Saleh; Saber, Ebtsam Hanafy

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2024.346129

Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Intervention on Emotional Regulation and Suicidal Ideation among Depressed Patients

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt.

² Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt.

10.21608/tsnj.2024.346129

Abstract

Background: Depression can be treated with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT),
according to research, nevertheless, not much is known regarding the patient's ACT experiences.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment intervention
on emotional regulation and suicidal ideation among depressed patients. Subjects and Methods:
Design: a quasi-experimental (one group pre-and post-testing) was used in this study. Subjects:
A purposive sample consisted of 60 patients is included. Tools: I: Structured interview
questionnaire; II: Difficult of Emotion Regulation Scale; III: Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire.
Results: A statistically significant positive correlation was detected between difficulties with
emotional regulation and suicidal ideations at the pre- and post-program. While no significant
correlation was noted between difficulties with emotional regulation and suicidal ideations at
follow-up. Conclusion: The current study findings concluded that Acceptance and Commitment
intervention is a useful intervention approach for people with depression because it enhances
emotional regulation and lowers suicidal ideation. Recommendations: An educational training
program should be applied to teach and train staff nurses about strategies for ACT application with
depressed patients