Body and mind are of course linked, and the best way to tell is to observe an individual's body language. Thus, while a bulging chest reflects a feeling of pride and satisfaction, a hunched or hunched position may be a sign that a person is tired or depressed. But more than a simple indicator, the body can be the key to a somewhat skittish state of mind:researchers from the New Zealand University of Auckland have indeed shown, in a study carried out in 2017, that a simple change in posture could help people with depression get better. It's almost a miracle!
For this study, the researchers recruited 61 patients suffering from a mild or moderate form of depression. Some were assigned to a "your usual posture" group and others to an "adopt an upright posture" group.In the latter group, they were asked to straighten their backs and shoulders, think about stretch the top of their head toward the ceiling while pulling their shoulder blades down. And a band has been placed on their back to help them maintain this position.
These 61 patients were then asked to perform the oh so stressful task of giving a speech in front of an audience for at least 5 minutes.
And the results speak for themselves:participants in the "Right Stance" group reported feeling less downcast and more enthusiastic, which the scientists say shows increased energy and less negativity. To the questionnaires circulating throughout the experiment, these same people answered using the terms "I" and "me" less than usual, which means that they were less turned on themselves, and consequently about their troubles. Experts point out, however, that the participants did not benefit from follow-up afterwards, which makes it impossible to confirm the positive effects of a change in posture over the long term. And of course, they don't recommend using this simple technique as a cure for depression.
But it remains a discovery that can be useful on a day-to-day basis. Come on, let's align this back and these buttocks to see a little bit of life in pink!
