Unified Protocol in Penitentiary Facilities

The Unified Protocol (UP) is a transdiagnostic, emotion-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment designed to address a range of emotional disorders, including anxiety, depression, and related conditions. It targets core mechanisms such as emotional avoidance, cognitive rigidity, and maladaptive emotion regulation strategies. The UP consists of structured modules focused on increasing emotional awareness, cognitive flexibility, and exposure to emotionally evocative situations. By addressing common underlying processes across disorders, the UP enhances treatment efficiency and applicability in both individual and group formats. Its flexibility makes it suitable for diverse populations and settings, including community and clinical contexts.