SynthesisFrontiers in public health2025
The effectiveness of Tai Chi in improving depressive mood among young individuals aged 15-24 years: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effects of Tai Chi on Mental Health in college students: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Meditation in Motion: Sport Type and Meditation Level Shape Gut Microbiota Profiles in Aikido and Tai Chi Practitioners.Microorganisms · 2026Article
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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 meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.2 and Stata 12.0. Results: A total of 11 articles were included in the analysis, comprising 782 participants, with 434 in the Tai Chi intervention group and 348 in the control group. The meta-analysis results indicated that Tai Chi therapy effectively reduced depression scale scores in young individuals aged 15-24 years with depressive mood compared to the control group [SMD = -0.80, 95% CI (-1.14, -0.46), Conclusion: As a non-pharmacological intervention, Tai Chi shows great promise in addressing depressive mood in young individuals aged 15-24 years within the field of mental health, warranting further research and promotion. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier: CRD42024580026.
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