Qigong exercises for anxiety and mood in occupational therapy students
This study looks at whether doing Qigong—a gentle mind-body exercise involving slow movements and breathing—can quickly reduce anxiety, improve mood, and speed up reaction time. If you're a young occupational therapy student, it might offer a simple way to manage stress.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 25 years old.
- You need to be an undergraduate occupational therapy student at Medipol University.
- You should not have any long-term illnesses, psychiatric conditions, or physical limitations that prevent exercise.
- You should not have regularly done Qigong, yoga, or similar mind-body practices before.
- You should not be taking antidepressants or other psychiatric medication.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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