Comparison of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Enhancing Resilience, Cognitive Flexibility, and Distress Tolerance in Adolescents with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Quasi-experimental study shows both therapies improve resilience and cognitive flexibility in adolescents, indicating effective interventions for OCD care.
Key Points
Both cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy significantly improved resilience in adolescents with OCD.
A total of 45 adolescents diagnosed with OCD participated, with interventions delivered in eight sessions each.
Data were analyzed through multivariate analysis of covariance using SPSS, assessing pre-test and post-test outcomes.
Findings support the use of both therapies for improving cognitive flexibility and distress tolerance in adolescents with OCD.