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Salsa dancing may improve mental health, study finds

Published Friday, July 17, 2026 · Updated July 17

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What We Know — Key Points

  • A randomized controlled trial by the University of Oxford and Oxford Health NHS trust found that young adults who took part in an eight-week salsa dance program showed a clinically significant greater reduction in depressive symptoms and social anxiety than a control group.

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  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the potential of accessible social activities like salsa dancing as a complementary intervention for mental health, emphasizing a holistic approach beyond traditional clinical settings.

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