Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, known as ACT, is an evidence-based psychological framework that teaches people to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them, while committing to actions aligned with their values. The goal is not to eliminate suffering but...
Full concept →Hypervigilance is a state of heightened alertness in which the nervous system continuously scans for threat even in safe environments, leaving you exhausted, irritable, and unable to relax, and it is a hallmark symptom of trauma, anxiety, and PTSD. The brain locked in hypervigila...
Full concept →Both concepts are connected through 5 related ideas in the Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing domain, suggesting they work together in practice.