Meditation-Based Lifestyle Modification in Mild-to-Moderate Depression: Outcomes and Moderation Effects of Spirituality.
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine June 1, 2024 Holger C Bringmann, Anne Berghöfer, Michael Jeitler et al. 3 citations
A meditation-based lifestyle program (MBLM) increases spirituality more than standard therapy in patients with mild-to-moderate depression. Among 81 patients, those who began with an interest in spirituality or who already practiced spiritual mind-body activities showed greater improvement in depression severity after six months. Patients who regularly performed such practices benefited equally from either the meditation program or standard treatment, while those who did not engage in spiritual mind-body practices fared worse with standard therapy alone. The findings suggest that incorporating spiritual practices into depression treatment may be especially helpful for patients who are not already engaged in them.