Group therapy for college students with depression and anxiety

This trial is testing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a type of group-based psychological treatment, to see if it helps university students with depression and anxiety feel better. The study compares this structured therapy approach to a supportive group discussion that provides validation and support without specific clinical techniques. Researchers want to know whether the focused therapy method leads to better improvements in mood and anxiety symptoms.

Depression and anxiety are very common among college students and can hurt their grades, well-being, and long-term health. This trial exists to find out whether this particular type of structured therapy—which teaches people how to handle difficult feelings while staying focused on what matters to them—works better than simply having a supportive group discussion.