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Spiritual Connectivity Intervention for Individuals with Depressive Symptoms: A Randomized Control Trial.

Judy Leung^1,2, Kin-Kit Li²

¹School of Nursing & Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

|August 29, 2024

Summary

A spiritual connectivity intervention significantly improved depression, anxiety, and hope in individuals with mild to moderate symptoms. This accessible, low-cost program shows promise for community-based mental health support.

Keywords:

Christian community connectivity depression faith spiritual intervention

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology
Theology

Background:

Depression is a widespread global mental health concern.
Existing treatments may have limitations in accessibility and cost.
Spiritual and faith-based approaches offer potential avenues for mental well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of a spiritual connectivity intervention for individuals experiencing depressive symptoms.
To assess the intervention's impact on depression, anxiety, hope, self-esteem, and social support.

Main Methods:

A randomized waitlist-controlled trial involving 57 participants with mild to moderate depression.
Eight weekly sessions focused on spiritual themes like divine connection, forgiveness, and gratitude.
Outcome measures assessed via self-administered questionnaires at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up.

Main Results:

The intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in depression, anxiety, spiritual experience, hope, self-esteem, and social support.
Effect sizes ranged from small to large (Cohen's d, 0.308 to -1.452).
85.71% of intervention participants achieved clinically significant reductions in PHQ-9 scores.

Conclusions:

A spiritual connectivity intervention is effective in alleviating depressive and anxiety symptoms.
The intervention shows potential as a low-cost, accessible mental health resource for community implementation.
Faith-based organizations and clergy can utilize this approach to support mental well-being.