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There is growing evidence to support the use of massage therapy as a complementary approach to improve mental health. Below is a list of published studies or reviews:

• A 2018 meta-analysis published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine found that massage therapy was effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and perceived stress in people with a variety of medical conditions.
• A 2017 systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Depression and Anxiety found that massage therapy was effective in reducing symptoms of depression in people with fibromyalgia, cancer, and HIV/AIDS.
• A 2014 systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found that massage therapy was effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety in people with generalized anxiety disorder.
• The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) recognizes massage therapy as a complementary health approach that may help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
• The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) cites several studies that have shown massage therapy to be effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.