Reduce anxiety and depression

Anxiety and depression together account for the majority of all non-fatal burden of disease worldwide. Depression is a common mental disorder. Antidepressant medications and various psychotherapeutic approaches are currently recommended treatments for depression. However, many patients report negative side effects from antidepressants, and there is also a lack of access to psychotherapeutic interventions. This is especially true for patients with mild to moderate depression. Patients who struggle with depression frequently seek out complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and among these treatments, spiritual healing is frequently used. There is some evidence to suggest that patients with depression may find it helpful to consult a spiritual healer, and that spiritual healing is associated with a low risk of adverse events.