• Developing Psychological Flexibility ACT and the Importance of Student Mental Health

Developing Psychological Flexibility ACT and the Importance of Student Mental Health

Duration: 30 mins Publication Date: 20 Feb 2023 Next Review Date: 20 Feb 2026 DOI: 10.13056/acamh.22896

Description

In this In Conversation podcast, clinical psychologist and lecturer Dr. Nic Hooper discusses his research into an approach to mental health named Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), plus shares insight into the importance of student mental health.

Learning Objectives

1. What is ACT?
2. Why student life is difficult for so many students
3. The impact of COVID 19 on students
4. The importance of student mental health
5. Particular groups of students who are more vulnerable to mental health issues at university 6. How students can best look after themselves 7. What can be done to support students at university

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Speakers

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