Our Impact & Evidence

At Dao Resilia, we’re dedicated to making a measurable difference through trauma-informed martial arts, building a strong evidence base for embodied approaches.

Impact & Research

Discover how Dao Resilia’s trauma-informed martial arts programs foster mental health, resilience, and empowerment through real stories, data visualizations, and research findings.
Healing
Community members share how martial arts have helped them recover and rebuild resilience after trauma.
Research
Our pilot studies and data collection efforts provide evidence supporting trauma-informed martial arts as a mental health intervention.
Data
Visual insights into program outcomes and community impact through charts and infographics.
Case
Real-world stories and case studies illustrating transformative impacts.

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Pilot Study Results: Martial Arts for Mental Health Recovery

Our pilot study demonstrates the effectiveness of trauma-informed martial arts in supporting mental health recovery. We observed significant improvements in participants with depression, PTSD, and psychosis. These results highlight the potential of embodied approaches to mental health and well-being, paving the way for broader implementation and further research.
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Depression Symptom Reduction
Participants experienced a notable reduction in depression symptoms following the martial arts program. The data suggests that physical activity and mindfulness practices contribute to improved mood and emotional regulation.
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PTSD Symptom Severity vs. Training
The correlation between training hours and PTSD symptom severity reveals the potential of martial arts to mitigate trauma-related distress. Regular practice may help individuals regain a sense of control and safety.
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Reduction in Psychotic Symptoms
The martial arts intervention led to a reduction in psychotic symptoms among participants. This suggests that embodied practices can complement traditional treatments and promote mental well-being in individuals with psychosis.

Pilot Study Results

We conducted a pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of our trauma-informed martial arts program in supporting mental health recovery for individuals affected by depression, PTSD, and psychosis. The results are promising and suggest that our approach can significantly improve mental well-being.
Results Overview

Pilot Study Outcomes

Our pilot study demonstrates significant improvements in mental health metrics, showcasing the effectiveness of trauma-informed martial arts in recovery.
A diverse set of colorful, easy-to-understand bar and pie charts illustrating depression, PTSD, and psychosis recovery rates, with editable labels and data points.
Depression Recovery
Graphical data showing reduction in depression symptoms among participants, with before and after scores, highlighting the positive impact of our program.
A set of vibrant, detailed pie charts depicting PTSD symptom reduction, with interactive elements for data editing.
PTSD Recovery
Visual data illustrating the decrease in PTSD symptoms, emphasizing the effectiveness of trauma-informed martial arts interventions.
A comprehensive line graph showing progress in psychosis recovery over time, with editable axes and data points.
Psychosis Recovery
Line graph tracking recovery progress, demonstrating improvements in mental health stability through our program.

Pilot Study Results: Martial Arts for Mental Health

Our pilot study investigated the effectiveness of trauma-informed martial arts in supporting mental health, resilience, and empowerment in displaced and trauma-affected communities. The study focused on individuals experiencing depression, PTSD, and psychosis. Here are some key findings:
A bar graph showing a significant reduction in depression scores after the martial arts program.
A line graph illustrating the improvement in PTSD symptoms over the course of the martial arts intervention.
A pie chart displaying the percentage of participants reporting a decrease in psychotic symptoms after the program.
A scatter plot showing the correlation between martial arts participation and increased resilience scores.