Effectiveness of the Relaxation Response-Based Group Intervention for Treating Depressed Chinese American Immigrants: A Pilot Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Albert Yeung²  Lauren E. Slipp²  Halsey Niles²  Jolene Jacquart²  Choi-Ling Chow¹  Maurizio Fava³  John W. Denninger²  Herbert Benson² 

[1] South Cove Community Health Center, 885 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111, USA;E-Mail:;Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 151 Merrimac St., Boston, MA 02114, USA; E-Mails:;Depression Clinical and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, 1 Bowdoin Square, Boston, MA 02114, USA; E-Mail:

关键词: depression;    Chinese;    relaxation response;    mind-body;    group intervention;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph110909186

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Background: This study examined the feasibility, safety and efficacy of an 8-week Relaxation Response (RR)-based group. Methods: Twenty-two depressed Chinese American immigrants were recruited. Outcomes measures were response and remission rates, the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, Clinical Global Impressions Scale, Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support Scale. Results: Participants (N = 22) were 82% female, mean age was 53 (±12). After intervention, completers (N = 15) showed a 40% response rate and a 27% remission rate, and statistically significant improvement in most outcome measures. Discussion: The RR-based group is feasible and safe in treating Chinese American immigrants with depression.

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