Depression is a global issue. It is the most common mental disorder worldwide and the leading cause of morbidity and mortality across the globe. Depression is characterized by negative thinking, which is associated with negative emotions and poor well-being. Negative emotions are linked to stress and can lead to addiction. Depression involves the impaired functioning of chemical transmitters in the brain (neurotransmitters), which affect mood. The balance of neurotransmitters and the emergence of depressive symptoms are influenced by a person's way of, challenging, challenging life situations, and poor relationships.
Pharmacological treatment with antidepressants is often insufficient or not effective enough. Researches shows that an increasing number of people with health problems turn to various spiritual practices. In treating patients with depression, there is also growing emphasis on the impact of spirituality on the quality of life and treatment. Therefore, we conducted an experiment to test whether spirituality could be an important factor. Among various approaches to spirituality, we chose a secular approach because it is not necessarily linked to religiosity. We enhanced the model of relational family therapy with elements of secular spirituality, taking into account recent findings from neuroscience and other scientific fields. We developed a program and protocol with a holistic approach and tested its effectiveness in a group setting (N=10). The program includes medication treatment, psychotherapy, and other elements and factors important for treating depression. Despite the small sample size, the results of the experiment showed that secular spirituality can be an important factor in reducing depressive symptoms and improving the quality of life in individuals with depression.
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