In this episode, Dr. Murrow considers a study that reviews a physiological intervention that demonstrates particular support for symptoms of depression. The intervention is heart rate variability biofeedback and it is not tied to any particular theoretical orientation or mode of practice. She reflects on the wide-ranging scope of this intervention and the importance for mental health therapists to be aware of this research and its potential impacts to their practices.
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Reference:
Vann-Adibe, S., Tsui, H. K. H., Zhou, H. Q., Ciren, Z., Li, C., & Cha, S. K. W. (2026). Efficacy and Methodology of Remote Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Interventions for Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, 51(3), 441–452. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10484-025-09750-w