Yumeng Kong^*, Xuesong Guo, Yifei Wang

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.10, pp. 1577-1594, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.069985 - 31 October 2025

Abstract Background: Anxiety and depression are prevalent among university students, calling for effective non-pharmacological interventions. Tai Chi shows potential in reducing these symptoms, but research on its effects at different frequencies in younger populations is limited. This study compared the impacts of high-(5 sessions/week), medium-(3 sessions/week), and low-frequency (2 sessions/week) 24-form Tai Chi on college students’ anxiety/depression, versus a control group. Methods: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) included 120 university students with mild-to-moderate anxiety/depression, randomly assigned to 4 groups (30 each). The 8-week intervention used the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) for… More >

Ye Hoon Lee¹, Yoonjung Park^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.8, pp. 1133-1148, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.069800 - 29 August 2025

Abstract Objectives: Population aging is occurring at a rapid speed all over the world, bringing considerable public health challenges, including for the mental health of older adults. Considering that older populations are prone to depression and stress, the need for effective preventive interventions is critical. Thus, we conducted a study aimed at exploring the preventive impact of a community-based Tai Chi program over 8 weeks on depression and perceived stress in healthy older adults in South Korea. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was utilized, with 63 older adults participating (31 individuals in the Tai Chi group and… More >

Yuanyuan Feng^*

Molecular & Cellular Biomechanics, Vol.20, No.2, pp. 97-108, 2023, DOI:10.32604/mcb.2023.045804 - 28 December 2023

Abstract Background: The increasing number of Tai Chi practitioners has led to extensive attention from researchers regarding the role of Tai Chi exercise. Numerous studies have been conducted through various experiments to examine the effects of Tai Chi on physical and mental improvement. Objective: This paper aims to investigate the effect of practicing Tai Chi (eight methods and five steps) on athletes’ body balance control ability from a biomechanical perspective. Methods: Twenty male athletes were randomly divided into two groups. They had no significant differences in age, height, weight, and training time. The Tai Chi group performed… More > Graphic Abstract

Erfei Zuo¹, Yanjie Zhang², Qian Yu², Tianyou Guo², Can Jiao², Ye Yu³, Patrick Müller⁴, Xinli Chi², Md Mahhub Hossain⁵, Albert S. Yeung⁶, Notger G. Müller⁴, Liye Zou^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.22, No.4, pp. 221-231, 2020, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2020.014552 - 22 December 2020

Abstract Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common pediatric psychiatric disorder. Although mindful exercises (Yoga and Tai Chi) have been increasingly accepted as alternative medicine for ADHD, no meta-analytic review has been conducted on this topic. Objective: We systematically and critically evaluated the existing literature regarding the effects of the two most widely practiced mindful exercises on ADHD symptoms and social problems in children and adolescents with ADHD. Methods: Searching literature databases included PubMed, Web of Science, Scope, China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Wanfang. Only randomized controlled trials (RCT) and nonrandomized controlled studies (NRS) that investigated the beneficial… More >