Chinese Journal of Health Management 2010;04(4):200-202

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-0815.2010.04.003

Effects of relaxation response on mental health among physically healthy subjects: a meta-analysis

Chongsheng SONG ; Jian WANG ; Shuping TAN ; Yingli LI ; Yizhuang ZOU

Keywords

Relaxation; Meta-analysis; Mental health

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To explore the effect of relaxation response on mental health in physically heath subjects.Methods The literatures on relaxation response published in recent 20 years were searched.Those using Symptom Checklist 90(SCL-90)and meeting inclusive criteria were analyzed with meta analysis.Results Nine literatures including 975 subjects were enrolled.The mean weight change(WMD)of SCL-90 Was 0.10 to 0.24.In overall effect test, Z value was 3.64 to 9.64(all P＜0.05).Conclusion Relaxation response may help to improve mental health of Chinese population.