Integrating acceptance and commitment therapy to enhance wellbeing in adults born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Im Apreciated with the result study by Pulvirenti et al. (2025) provides an important contribution to understanding the long-term quality of life of survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The finding that most adult patients achieved good social participation, yet experienced significant fatigue and internalizing problems, suggests the need for psychological interventions focused on long-term adaptation [1]. In this context, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) may be a relevant psychotherapeutic approach.