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Reports Outline Mental Health Diseases and Conditions Study Results from Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health (Progressive muscle relaxation technique improves sleep quality and mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis of...).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2026. P. 2236 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in enhancing sleep quality and mental health in adults. Conducted by researchers from the Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health in Salvador, Brazil, the study analyzed 31 randomized controlled trials involving 2,277 patients. Findings indicated that PMR significantly improved sleep quality, reduced anxiety, and enhanced quality of life, with statistical significance across various measures. The research concludes that PMR is a beneficial non-pharmacological intervention for improving mental health outcomes, although effects may vary by population and setting. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2026/02, p2236
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:191544043
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