Tai Chi, a form of low-impact martial arts, has often been connected with a reduction in stress, anxiety and depression, as well as enhanced mood, in healthy people and people suffering from chronic conditions. A thorough review of the subject, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, has found that even though Tai Chi does seem to result in positive psychological effects, further quality, randomized studies are needed.
Dr. Chenchen Wang, Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine, performed work with a group of researchers to consolidate the results of 40 studies, including a number of randomized, controlled studies, regarding the effect that Tai Chi had on mental health.
Wang and the other researchers found that people who practiced Tai Chi had a reduction in stress, anxiety, depression and other mood disturbances, and an increase in self-esteem. However, the overall quality of the studies involved was generally modest. Particularly, rigorous, prospective, well-controlled studies which included relevant comparison groups and validated outcome definitions were generally lacking.
Source: Alternative Medicine Direct
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