The Effect of a Combined Mindfulness and Yoga Intervention on Soldier Mental Health in Basic Combat Training: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.
Depression and anxiety January 1, 2023 Thomas H Nassif, Ian A Gutierrez, Carl D Smith et al. 7 citations
A mindfulness and yoga intervention for U.S. Army soldiers in Basic Combat Training reduced positive screens for depression and sleep problems more than standard training alone. Depression screens fell 12.6% in the intervention group versus 7.2% in the control group. Sleep problems decreased 1.4% in the intervention group but increased 2.0% in the control group. Anxiety screens decreased over time in both groups with no significant difference between them. The findings suggest that mindfulness and yoga may help sustain mental health during high-stress military training.