The efficacy of Tai Chi for depression

He G, Zhang X, Yan T, Wang J, Li Q, Liu T, Oh YP · Medicine · 2022 February 04

Objective

To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficiency of Tai Chi for patients with depression.

Conclusions

The current review will provide new evidence on whether and to what extent patients with depression can benefit from Tai Chi practice.

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