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¹William Alanson White Institute and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, USA. suzannelittlephd@mac.com

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A 24-week holistic mind-body group program significantly reduced depression symptoms and improved well-being in adults with moderate depression. These positive outcomes for chronic depression were sustained for six months.

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Area of Science:

Integrative Medicine
Psychiatry
Psychology

Background:

Chronic depression is a debilitating disorder with high relapse rates.
There is a growing demand for natural, holistic treatments for depression.
Depression is increasingly viewed as a systemic issue affecting mind, body, and spirit.

Purpose of the Study:

To pilot a 24-week multimodal group treatment program for nonmedicated adults with moderate depression.
To assess the efficacy of psychoeducation, lifestyle modification, meditation, and mind/body skills training.
To evaluate improvements in depressive symptomatology, balance, and overall well-being.

Main Methods:

A 24-week multimodal group treatment program was conducted in an academic integrative medicine center.
Fourteen adult patients with moderate depression participated in two groups.
Treatment efficacy was measured using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) and other well-being assessments at multiple time points.

Main Results:

A clinically significant decline in depressed mood and negative affect was observed (P < .001).
Significant improvements were noted in positive affect and overall well-being measures.
These positive outcomes were statistically sustained for six months post-treatment.

Conclusions:

A multimodal, holistic mind-body group approach can effectively benefit individuals with chronic depression.
This integrative treatment shows promise for reducing depressive symptoms and enhancing well-being.
The findings support the use of non-pharmacological interventions for managing moderate depression.