Identifying alternative mental health interventions: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials of chanting and breathwork

Shikha Malviya; Pamela Meredith; Barbara Zupan; Lachlan Kerley

doi:10.1080/19349637.2021.2010631

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Identifying alternative mental health interventions: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials of chanting and breathwork

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Identifying alternative mental health interventions: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials of chanting and breathwork

Shikha Malviya, Pamela Meredith, Barbara Zupan and Lachlan Kerley

Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, Vol.24(2), pp.191-233

2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/19349637.2021.2010631

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Mental health

Religious practices

spiritual practices

breathwork

chanting

sensorimotor

depression

anxiety

This systematic review of randomized controlled trials investigated the effects of two religious/spiritual (R/S) practices (breathwork and chanting) on mental health outcomes (depression, anxiety, stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms). After registering with PROSPERO (CRD42020136645), a systematic search of four major databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and ProQuest) was undertaken using predetermined eligibility criteria. Quality of included studies was assessed using the PEDro scale and Cochrane risk of bias tool. Although varying in quality, 15 included studies provide moderate to strong support for the effectiveness of chanting and breathwork to alleviate anxiety, depression, stress, and symptoms of PTSD.

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Title: Identifying alternative mental health interventions: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials of chanting and breathwork
Authors: Shikha Malviya (Author) - Central Queensland University
Pamela Meredith (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Barbara Zupan (Author) - Central Queensland University
Lachlan Kerley (Author) - University of Queensland
Publication details: Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, Vol.24(2), pp.191-233
Publisher: Routledge
Date published: 2022
DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2021.2010631
ISSN: 1934-9645
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; Cancer Research Cluster
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99603308702621
Output Type: Journal article

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