JOURNAL ARTICLE

University of Pittsburgh Reports Findings in Schizophrenia (Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong on physical function and psychiatric symptoms among individuals with mental illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 512 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A recent meta-analysis conducted by the University of Pittsburgh explored the effects of Tai Chi and Qigong (TCQ) on physical function and psychiatric symptoms in adults with schizophrenia or mood disorders. The study, which included 19 randomized clinical trials, found that TCQ significantly improved physical function and psychiatric symptoms in individuals with serious mental illness, regardless of intervention duration and comparison type. The research suggests that TCQ could be an effective non-pharmacological intervention for individuals with schizophrenia or mood disorders, highlighting the potential benefits of these practices in improving mental health outcomes. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/04, p512
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:184393021
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