Document Type
Article
Abstract
Mental health affects millions of people every year, which is why finding effective treatment methods are important. This paper goes into a deep dive into the practice of massage therapy and its promising intervention for treated mental health disorders. Studies on the physiology of psychiatric disorders on the mental and physical states of the body will be reviewed. Following the examination of the effect the disorders have on the body, an examination of the effects of massage therapy on the physical and mental aspects of a psychiatric disorder will be provided. The findings show that massage therapy works to reduce tension and pain in the physical body which begins to release neurotransmitters that effectively reduce symptoms of mental health disorders. Beyond the physical aspects of benefits, massage therapy has been shown to create a sense of calm and comfort in the environment of a massage room, ultimately reducing symptoms of mental health disorders. Massage therapy has become a valuable method for promoting mental health and well-being. The holistic approach addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of mental health disorders.
Publication Date
Spring 5-1-2024
Recommended Citation
Fears, Alexis, "An Examination of Benefits Between Massage Therapy and Mental Health" (2024). University Honors College. 3.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/honorsp/3