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Front. Psychol.

Sec. Consciousness Research

Volume 16 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1552678

This article is part of the Research Topic Spirituality and Religion: Implications for Mental Health View all 39 articles

Exploring Efficacy of Spiritual-Based Interventions (SBIs) in Addressing Depressive Symptoms among Cardiac Patients in MENA Region: A Scoping Review

Provisionally accepted
  • Effat University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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    The present research entitled " Exploring Efficacy of Spiritual-Based Interventions for Addressing Depressive Symptoms in Cardiac Patients among MENA Region: A Scoping Review" aligns closely with the research topic "Spirituality and Religion: Implication for Mental Health in Frontiers in Psychology. Depression frequently coexists with cardiac vascular diseases, making its management an urgent priority for improving patient health and well-being. In the MENA region, where spirituality deeply influences health, it is vital to employ culturally and spiritually tailored interventions. This scoping review illustrates the efficacy of spiritually based therapies, showcasing their potential as culturally relevant, non-pharmacological solutions for alleviating depression in cardiac patients. By embracing these approaches, better mental health and overall well-being can be fostered in this vulnerable population. The present research connects spirituality, mental health, and cardiology, providing insights into region-specific health practices that correspond with global initiatives to advance holistic, patient-centered treatment. The current research enhances understanding of psychosomatic health, mental health inequities, and global health practices by examining the practicality and cultural acceptance of spiritual interventions in the MENA region. The emphasis on a thorough examination of current evidence guarantees the manuscript's pertinence to the journal's scope.

    Keywords: Conceptualization, Data curation, Formal analysis, investigation, methodology, resources, Validation, Writingoriginal draft

    Received: 28 Dec 2024; Accepted: 10 Mar 2025.

    Copyright: © 2025 Amin. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Rizwana Amin, Effat University, Jeddah, 21478, Saudi Arabia

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