The effect of Tai Chi and Qigong practice on depression and anxiety symptoms: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis of randomized controlled trials

Tai Chi and Qigong exercises have small-to-moderate efficacy for reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Higher-quality trials are needed that sample patients with elevated symptoms, use blinded allocation to conditions, and standardize Tai Chi and Qigong exposure in order to better determine clinical effectiveness and its modifiers.