Impact of spiritual healing on moderate depression in adults: a study protocol of a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Depression is a common mental disorder and the (global) leading cause of all non-fatal burden of disease worldwide. Currently, supported treatment for depression is antidepressant medication and different psychotherapeutic interventions. Many patients experience, however, adverse effects of antidepressant medication, while at the same time the access to psychotherapeutic interventions are limited. Many patients who suffer from depression turn to complementary medicine and among those modalities often spiritual healing. There is some evidence that consulting a spiritual healer can be beneficial for patients who suffer from depression, and that spiritual healing is associated with low risk. The aim of this protocol is to conduct a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT)

SUBMITTER: Stub T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9478841 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature