Elements of religiosity and spirituality help predict clinical response to treatment in adults with mild-to-moderate depression
1. In this randomized controlled trial, depressed patients who received Meditation-Based Lifestyle Modification (MBLM) had a greater increase in spirituality than those who received treatment as usual. 2. Furthermore, baseline interest in spirituality and engagement in mind-body practice were two predictive factors of improved depression and perceived stress in response to treatment. Evidence Rating Level:
Meditation Based Lifestyle Modification Rating Level Based Lifestyle Modification Beck Depression Inventory Religious Attitudes Clinical Response
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