The International journal of social psychiatry
June 1, 2024
Anu James Vibin, Niharika Niharika, Varun Valliappan et al.
2 citations
Adding an Integrated Yoga Module (IYM) to standard care plus yogic education on lifestyle modification (YELM) reduces depression symptoms and improves resilience and physical quality of life more than standard care plus YELM alone in adults with clinical depression. In an 8-week randomized trial at a single Indian hospital, the yoga group showed a 6.7-point greater drop on the Beck Depression Inventory and small gains in resilience and physical health, but no significant change in self-compassion or negative emotions. The findings suggest yoga as an adjunct can enhance conventional treatment for depression.
International journal of yoga
January 1, 2024
Bichitra Nanda Patra, Kanika Khandelwal, Rajesh Sagar et al.
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Yoga therapy may help manage psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents, including symptoms of stress, inattention, hyperactivity, anxiety, and depression. A scoping review of 11 randomized controlled trials published from 2004 to 2023, conducted in the United States, Canada, Iran, India, and Australia, examined yoga therapy among participants aged 3 years or older. One study used mindfulness-based therapy with some yoga techniques. Although the reviewed studies were generally of high quality, the authors suggest that future research would benefit from careful selection of methods and reference standards, suitability of yoga therapy, and prospective cohort studies linking early childhood exposures with yoga therapy outcomes throughout childhood and adolescence.
International journal of yoga
January 1, 2025
Bichitra Nanda Patra, Rajesh Sagar, Gautam Sharma et al.
A yoga therapy module was developed and validated for children and adolescents with major depressive disorder. The module was created by reviewing traditional texts and research papers, then validated by experts, and finally tested in a pilot study with five participants. Participants showed high compliance and satisfaction, and reported reduced depression scores on child depression scales. Caregivers also showed improvements in depression, stress, and anxiety. The authors note that because this was a pilot study, conclusions about efficacy cannot be drawn, but they recommend yoga therapy for use in outpatient clinics.