Alleviating Social and Psychological Ill-being Research & Evaluation (ASPIRE) Study: Implementing an ACT-based Pathway for Patients in Primary Care

Presenting Author

Monica C. Perez, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Deepu George, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Maria Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
J. Garza, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
S. Solis, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Presenting Author Academic/Professional Position

Monica C Perez

Academic Level (Author 1)

Staff

Discipline/Specialty (Author 1)

Family and Community Medicine

Academic Level (Author 2)

Staff

Discipline/Specialty (Author 2)

Family and Community Medicine

Discipline Track

Patient Care

Abstract Type

Program Abstract

Abstract

The Alleviating Social and Psychological Ill-being Research and Evaluation (ASPIRE) Study addresses a critical care gap for patients in the Rio Grande Valley by increasing access to behavioral health services within primary care. Psychosocial distress - including anxiety, depression, and lack of social support - negatively affects health outcomes and contributes to health disparities. The ASPIRE Study evaluates the impact of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based Psychological Flexibility (PF) Pathway on emotional well-being, systemic inflammation, and care engagement among patients in primary care settings.

Presentation Type

Poster

Recommended Citation

Perez, Monica C.; George, Deepu; Hernandez, Maria; Garza, J.; and Solis, S., "Alleviating Social and Psychological Ill-being Research & Evaluation (ASPIRE) Study: Implementing an ACT-based Pathway for Patients in Primary Care" (2025). Research Colloquium. 83.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/colloquium/2025/posters/83