Front-line workers are often exposed to high levels of stress and trauma in the course of their work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that has been found to be effective in helping individuals cope with stress and trauma.

A survey of over 5,000 healthcare workers across the US in 2022 show a disturbing trend. The majority of the respondents reported regularly feeling stress (91%), anxiety (83%), exhaustion/burnout (81%) and overwhelmed (77%).