JOURNAL ARTICLE

Findings on Mental Health Diseases and Conditions Discussed by Shawn Maier and Co-Researchers (Reframing Massage Therapy: The Somato-Relational Framework for Mental Health and Healing).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 539 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses new research highlighting the potential of massage therapy in addressing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. It introduces the somato-relational framework (SRF), which integrates manual therapies with modern mental health care through three key components: embodiment, relational dynamics, and integration. The research advocates for a biopsychosocial approach to holistic mental health care, emphasizing the importance of body awareness and therapeutic connection. It also calls for interdisciplinary collaboration to innovate and advance both massage therapy and mental health practices. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/09, p539
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:187924709
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