Publications by authors named "Rebecca Dileo"
A randomized controlled clinical trial of a Wim Hof Method intervention in women with high depressive symptoms.
Compr Psychoneuroendocrinol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study examines how the Wim Hof Method (WHM) compares to slow breathing in managing stress and depressive symptoms in women with high stress levels.
- 84 midlife women were randomly assigned to either the WHM group, which involved specific breathing techniques and cold exposure, or a control group practicing slow-paced breathing and warm showers over three weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Both groups reported significant reductions in depressive and anxiety symptoms immediately after the intervention and at a 3-month follow-up, but participants in the WHM group had lower retention rates, suggesting differences in perceived credibility and expected benefits of the interventions.