2022

This study aimed to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students' levels of depression, anxiety, and stress at a local institution in Laguna, using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) as an intervention. Results showed that after 16 online EFT sessions, participants in all groups experienced significant reductions in their symptoms, proving the technique's effectiveness and leading to the development of a new intervention called "Psychological Acupuncture for Comfort." 

The article discusses the issue of birth trauma and its long-term effects on women, citing the UK's maternity care system and the Covid pandemic as exacerbating factors. It highlights the limitations of traditional treatments for PTSD and introduces Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) as a potentially effective alternative.

Research has shown that meditation has numerous therapeutic benefits, including reduced anxiety, depression, and psychological distress, as well as improved emotional regulation and mood. EcoMeditation is a new, evidence-based practice that combines elements of mindfulness, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and neurofeedback, and has been found to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and increase feelings of compassion and prosocial emotions.