Unified protocol

1. Unified protocol decreases depression in humans (d depression = 0.81).

   “Emotional distress decreased significantly (d anxiety =1.14; d depression =0.81) with no condition differences.”

   Human trialemotional distress and impairments in functioning5-sessionn = 16

   Emotion Regulation Treatment to Enhance Active Aging in Older Adults with Affective Distress: A Pilot Study

   Journal of contemporary psychotherapy·Apr 13, 2026

More on Depression

1. Unified protocol decreases anxiety in humans (d anxiety = 1.14).

   “Emotional distress decreased significantly (d anxiety =1.14; d depression =0.81) with no condition differences.”

   Human trialemotional distress and impairments in functioning5-sessionn = 16

   Emotion Regulation Treatment to Enhance Active Aging in Older Adults with Affective Distress: A Pilot Study

   Journal of contemporary psychotherapy·Apr 13, 2026

More on Anxiety

1. Unified protocol improves functioning in humans (d = 3.11).

   “Both groups showed improvement in functioning (d = 3.11), with no significant differences between conditions.”

   Human trialemotional distress and impairments in functioning5-sessionn = 16

   Emotion Regulation Treatment to Enhance Active Aging in Older Adults with Affective Distress: A Pilot Study

   Journal of contemporary psychotherapy·Apr 13, 2026