EFFICACY OF SINGLE SESSION WORKSHOP USING PRINCIPLES OF ACT IN PROMOTING PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP-SEEKING IN HIGHER EDUCATION SETTINGS: A PRELIMINARY SURVEY abstract

Background: The reluctance of higher education students to seek psychological care, despite rising mental health concerns, highlights the importance of brief and effective interventions. This study investigates the efficacy of a single-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention in improving psychological help-seeking behaviour among college students. Methods & Materials: A sample of 30 students took part in a pre-post experimental design, with help-seeking attitudes measured using the Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale (ATSPPH-SF). Results: The findings demonstrated a statistically significant increase in attitudes toward help-seeking following intervention, showing the potential of ACT as a brief, effective method. Conclusion: These findings have significance for campus mental health outreach and the incorporation of ACT into prevention initiatives.