Dataset Description The dataset contains responses from 113 university students (52 intervention, 61 control) who participated in a randomized controlled trial at University College Dublin. Participants were recruited through posters, flyers, and classroom announcements. Eligibility required being over 18, enrolled in higher education, without psychiatric diagnosis or prior ACT/mindfulness training. • Design: Randomization to either a 3-week ACT intervention (three guided audio exercises, <1 hour total) or a wait-list control. • Assessments: Pre-treatment, post-treatment, 3-week follow-up. • Measures: • General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) for overall mental health (primary outcome). • Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21). • Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-2) for psychological inflexibility.
Article https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.02.005 is derived from this dataset