The effectiveness of Tai Chi in improving depressive mood among young individuals aged 15-24 years: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is a leading mental health concern among young individuals aged 15-24 years. Tai Chi, a low-cost, low-risk practice that has been shown to significantly alleviate depressive mood in the middle-aged and older adults, has not been rigorously evaluated in young individuals aged 15-24 years.

Methods

RCTs evaluating Tai Chi therapy for young individuals aged 15-24 years with depressive mood were retrieved from several databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang Database, VIP Database, and CBM, covering the period from the database inception to May 18, 2025. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was employed to assess the bias risk in all included studies. Following a thorough screening process, data extraction, and coding, a

SUBMITTER: Huang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12440746 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature