Wise Effort Rethink Your Mental Health with ACT Founder Dr. Steven Hayes
May 2, 2022
Dr. Steven Hayes, co-founder of ACT, discusses living a process-based life, the six core processes of psychological flexibility, the importance of family and understanding old age, achieving personal growth through perseverance, and the power of processes in therapy and personal growth, including the use of psychological flexibility and mindfulness in a World Health Organization trial with refugees.
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Misdirection of Psychology
- Mental health categorization has misdirected psychology by focusing on labeling rather than empowering individuals.
- This system, influenced by societal biases, limits potential by applying ill-fitting normative categories.
Son's Martial Arts Journey
- Dr. Hayes' son, diagnosed with a muscle disorder, defied expectations by achieving black belts in martial arts.
- This demonstrates the limitations of predictive models based on comparison to normative categories.
Psychological Vaccines
- Processes like psychological flexibility and mindfulness serve as protective factors against mental health problems.
- These processes are also beneficial for sleep, exercise, and navigating prejudice and stigma.