Coloring your way to calm: mandala therapy shows promise for hospitalized patients
NCT ID NCT06840171
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether coloring mandalas (circular patterns) could improve mood and quality of life for 51 adults hospitalized with depression and anxiety. Participants completed 8 guided coloring sessions over 3 weeks. Researchers measured changes in depression, anxiety, stress, psychological resilience, and quality of life before and after the sessions.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mandala coloring
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost activity to help ease depression and anxiety symptoms during a hospital stay.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no control group, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. The effect may be due to general relaxation, not mandalas specifically.
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Locations
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Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)