THE IMPACT OF CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY ON ANXIETY AND COORDINATE DEPRESSION IN PATIENTS WITH LIFE-RISING ILLNESSES IN HONG KONG.

Abstract

People who are suffering from terminal diseases in Hong Kong often experience feelings of anxiety and sadness. Through the practice of Chinese calligraphy handwriting (CCH), individuals with breast cancer were able to experience a reduction in their symptoms, as shown by research. Different studies have demonstrated similar favourable results in different groups. Furthermore, the intervention has the potential to be an advantageous supplementary treatment for the purpose of reducing the suffering that is associated with the condition and enhancing overall wellness. It acts as a therapeutic aid, calming the nervous system, enhancing emotional states, and improving cognitive skills for the individual. A substantial reduction in the levels of anxiety, despair, and stress that were reported by the participants was connected with an eight-minute intervention that used Chinese calligraphy. Breast cancer patients in Hong Kong underwent this intervention. After the calligraphy session, it was seen that physiological indicators such as the heart rate, breathing rate, and systolic blood pressure were all lower than they had been before. Calligraphy training has been shown to improve various body processes and decrease psychotic symptoms in individuals who suffer from schizophrenia, according to preliminary results, which were derived from earlier research. The study that was done in the past had several shortcomings, the most significant of which are the small sample sizes and diverse samples that were employed. In the current large-scale randomised controlled investigation, psychological factors, including mood, quality of life, psychotic symptoms, emotions, cognition (including attention), and psychotic symptoms, were investigated in relation to calligraphy in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.