Overview
This is a research aiming to find the effectiveness of an innovative therapy, EL-SHIN THERAPY, in ameliorating depressive symptoms.
Description
This study evaluates the effectiveness of EL-SHIN® Therapy, a novel adjunctive intervention in alleviating depressive symptoms.
There are three components in this therapy:
- Lavender Therapy
- GRATEFULNESS® Therapy
- Fasting with exercise and light therapy
The study includes two phases: a quantitative clinical trial and a qualitative focus group.
Assessments will use DASS-21, MHQoL, and SQS scales with the intervention delivered in English over 3-4 weeks.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age: Above 18 yrs old
- DASS-21 scores:
"Moderately Depressed (Score: 14-20)", "Moderately Anxious (Score: 10-14)" \& "Moderately Stressed (Score: 19-25)"
- Non-Muslim (Due to legal restriction in Malaysia for this religion)
- English literate
- Believers in Creationism
Exclusion Criteria:
- Muslim (legal restrictions in Malaysia for this religion).
- Non-English literate (research will be conducted in English only).
- Individuals with any other medical conditions or on current medication To reduce potential complications or confounding factors).