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

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  • Albert Yeung

    (Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 151 Merrimac St., Boston, MA 02114, USA
    South Cove Community Health Center, 885 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111, USA
    Depression Clinical and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, 1 Bowdoin Square, Boston, MA 02114, USA
    Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck St., Boston, MA 02115, USA)

  • Lauren E. Slipp

    (Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 151 Merrimac St., Boston, MA 02114, USA)

  • Halsey Niles

    (Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 151 Merrimac St., Boston, MA 02114, USA)

  • Jolene Jacquart

    (Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 151 Merrimac St., Boston, MA 02114, USA)

  • Choi-Ling Chow

    (South Cove Community Health Center, 885 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111, USA)

  • Maurizio Fava

    (Depression Clinical and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, 1 Bowdoin Square, Boston, MA 02114, USA
    Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck St., Boston, MA 02115, USA)

  • John W. Denninger

    (Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 151 Merrimac St., Boston, MA 02114, USA
    Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck St., Boston, MA 02115, USA)

  • Herbert Benson

    (Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 151 Merrimac St., Boston, MA 02114, USA
    Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck St., Boston, MA 02115, USA)

  • Gregory L. Fricchione

    (Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 151 Merrimac St., Boston, MA 02114, USA
    Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck St., Boston, MA 02115, USA)

Abstract

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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  • Albert Yeung & Lauren E. Slipp & Halsey Niles & Jolene Jacquart & Choi-Ling Chow & Maurizio Fava & John W. Denninger & Herbert Benson & Gregory L. Fricchione, 2014. "Effectiveness of the Relaxation Response-Based Group Intervention for Treating Depressed Chinese American Immigrants: A Pilot Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 11(9), pages 1-16, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:11:y:2014:i:9:p:9186-9201:d:39955
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