Religious vs. standard hypnosis for anxiety and depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two types of hypnosis (one that includes Islamic themes and one that follows a standard approach) to see which works better for anxiety and depression. It is designed for Muslim adults who are feeling stressed but do not have a formal mental health diagnosis.
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Who can take part
- You are a Muslim adult between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have mild to moderate anxiety or depression symptoms.
- You do not have a formal psychiatric diagnosis, but you are feeling psychological distress.
- You have a strong religious belief (Islamic).
- You are not currently taking medication for your mental health or seeing a therapist.
- You do not have severe mental illness, substance abuse problems, or a condition that makes hypnosis unsafe for you.
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