Description

The Specific Aims of the proposed study correspond directly to the three-step process.

1. In Step 1 (Specific Aim #1), identify the necessary adaptations to the content, language, and format of an ACT-based self-help workbook through stakeholder input.
2. In Step 2 (Specific Aim #2), refine the workbook and its delivery based on feedback from incarcerated individuals who complete the workbook.
3. In Step 3 (Specific Aim #3), determine the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of the ACT self-help workbook in a prison setting. Primary clinical outcome measure will be depression, secondary clinical outcome measure will be anxiety.

For each participant assigned to a condition, a study team member will meet with them individually to provide them with a copy of the workbook. During this meeting, the study team member will inform the participant that they should complete one chapter per week.

Participants will complete a Pre-Treatment Assessment prior to distribution of the workbook; a Mid-Treatment Assessment four weeks after the distribution of the workbook; a Post-Treatment Assessment #1 eight weeks after distribution of the workbook (when the workbook should be completed); Focus group (after completion of workbook) and, a Post-Treatment Assessment #2 twelve weeks after distribution of the workbook.