Dr. Steven Hayes is a professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada and President of the Institute for Better Health, an organization dedicated to better mental and behavioral health. Much of his work in the mental health field revolves around his research in showing the validity of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as therapy for OCD. Apart from his work as a therapist, he has written 47 books and nearly 700 scientific articles published and continues to write blog articles in his website. He has also appeared on TEDx and several other publications to share his knowledge and accomplishments in the field.

In this episode we talk about: 

◾️ Steven's own experience struggling with mental health and how it fueled his research and career ◾️ Understanding ACT and how it differs from other methods of therapy ◾️ The Psychological Flexibility and its use in research and therapy

Find Steven here:   stevenchayes.com

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@zach_westerbeck

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