The efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has been evaluated in many
randomized controlled trials investigating a broad range of target conditions. This paper …

Initiating and maintaining behavior change is key to the prevention and treatment of most
preventable chronic medical and psychiatric illnesses. The cultivation of mindfulness …

Obesity is a chronic multisystem disease associated with increased morbidity and mortality.
The increasing prevalence of obesity makes it a major healthcare challenge across both …

Mindfulness meditation is increasingly incorporated into mental health interventions, and
theoretical concepts associated with it have influenced basic research on psychopathology …

Background An increasing number of studies are investigating the efficacy of mindfulness‐
based interventions (MBIs) for weight loss and obesity‐related eating behaviours. However …

The goal of the 8th edition of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Obesity is to help primary
care physician provide safe, effective care to patients with obesity by offering evidence …

Obesity is a chronic condition associated with risk factors for many medical complications
and comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases, some types of cancer, osteoarthritis …

Common strategies for reducing body weight rely on limiting energy intake and restricting
food choices. However, these strategies have often been proven ineffective in achieving …

Background Many individuals with mental health problems have comorbid physical
conditions, or may present with substance/alcohol misuse or abuse issues. This results in …

Abstract Purpose of Review There is an urgent need for effective weight management
techniques, as more than one third of US adults are overweight or obese …