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  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Theology

Background:

  • Depression is a prevalent and debilitating mental health disorder.
  • Existing treatments may not fully address spiritual or existential needs.
  • Faith-based interventions offer a unique approach to mental wellness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and applicability of a faith-based spiritual intervention for depression.
  • To explore the potential healing mechanisms of this intervention.
  • To provide preliminary evidence for its effectiveness in reducing depressive symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving seven adults with mild to moderate depression.
  • A six-week faith-based spiritual intervention program.
  • Qualitative focus groups and quantitative rating scales (PHQ-9) at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up.
  • Friedman's ANOVA for analyzing changes in depression scores over time.

Main Results:

  • Significant reduction in depression scores (PHQ-9) post-intervention and at follow-up.
  • Qualitative themes revealed the intervention's meaning, group dynamics, and therapeutic components.
  • Participants reported increased knowledge, improved coping, and enhanced self-esteem.

Conclusions:

  • The faith-based spiritual intervention demonstrated feasibility and effectiveness in reducing depressive symptoms.
  • The intervention fostered a greater sense of connection with self, others, and the environment.
  • This approach shows potential as an adjunct therapy for depression management.