Abstract
This study aimed to examine the relationship of finding meaning to life with the level of depression and investigates the effect of using breathing theory in treating or reducing depression in a sample of individuals suffering from depression in the Kuwait Mental Health Center. In order to achieve these objectives, the researcher used the descriptive and analytical approach through an applied questionnaire on the study sample which consist of (380) individuals and the quasi-experimental approach by dividing the study sample individuals into two groups; control group consisted of (190) individuals and experimental group consist of (190) individuals. Also, the researcher developed meaning of life scale and breathing strategy, also used beck depression inventory scale. The study found a set of results, there is a negative relationship between finding meaning in life and depression and there are statistically significant differences between the members of the two groups due to the use of the breathing strategy, in favor of the experimental group. In the light of this result, the study came out with a set of recommendations, the most important of which are holding training and educational courses for depressed patients on ways and methods of finding meaning in life, as these courses have the benefit in reducing the level of depression among patients.
Highlights
This study aimed to examine the relationship of finding meaning to life with the level of depression and investigates the effect of using breathing theory in treating or reducing depression in a sample of individuals suffering from depression in the Kuwait Mental Health Center
The study found a set of results, there is a negative relationship between finding meaning in life and depression and there are statistically significant differences between the members of the two groups due to the use of the breathing strategy, in favor of the experimental group
It is necessary to try to find positive influences that limit the prevalence of depression in Kuwaiti society, and this is what the study came for, as it is considered an attempt to reveal the extent to which depression is affected by finding the meaning of life on the one hand, and on the other hand in revealing the effect of using the method Respiration can relieve and reduce the symptoms of this disease, and this study seeks to answer the following two questions: 1) What is the relationship of finding meaning to life with the level of depression of a sample of individuals suffering from depression in the Kuwait Mental Health Center?
Summary
The individual, in his/her habit, always strives to make every effort to reach a sense of happiness, considering it the desired goal in his/her life in light of the growing challenges and problems, as the changes occurring in the cultural, social, economic and political fields cast a shadow over a person’s thinking and planning aspects of his life, which affects him/her and his/her level of happiness through self-realization, a sense of joy and reassurance, and avoiding depression and anxiety [1]. Exceeding certain limits of emotions makes the individual in an extreme and urgent state that may reach disease, anxiety and depression sometimes, and even suicide, so the monitoring of our negative feelings is the key to emotional health, as emotional extremism that is dyed with violence and irritation leads to a loss of personal balance, taking care to balance our feelings is an essential task in our life and it is an essential life skill that everyone should learn [2]
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