ReviewInternational journal of yoga
Role of Yoga and Mindfulness in Severe Mental Illnesses: A Narrative Review.
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- Therapeutic Guidelines for the Self-Management of Major Depressive Disorder: Scoping Review.Interactive journal of medical research · 2025Review
- Prescribing Yoga for Mental Wellness: Need for a Nuanced Approach.Indian journal of psychological medicine · 2024Article
- Methodological issues in yoga therapy research among psychiatric patients.Indian journal of psychiatry · 2023Review
- Modeling intentionality in the human brain.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
- The effects of a group-based intervention through physical activities and dietary changes in young patients with severe psychiatric disorders: a pilot study.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2023Article
- Acute Effect of Physical Exercise on Negative Affect in Borderline Personality Disorder: A Pilot Study.Clinical psychology in Europe · 2022Article
- Impact of Yoga Practice on Level of Stress During COVID-19 Pandemic.Materia socio-medica · 2022Article
- Yoga and meditation, an essential tool to alleviate stress and enhance immunity to emerging infections: A perspective on the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on students.Brain, behavior, & immunity - health · 2022Review
- Therapeutic role of yoga in neuropsychological disorders.World journal of psychiatry · 2021Review
- The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Psychosocial Skills Training on Functioning and Insight Level in Patients with Schizophrenia.Community mental health journal · 2021Article
- Clinical Practice Guidelines for Yoga and Other Alternative Therapies for Patients with Mental Disorders.Indian journal of psychiatry · 2020Article
- Effect of Yoga versus Light Exercise to Improve Well-Being and Promote Healthy Aging among Older Adults in Central India: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2019Article
- Effectiveness of Rajyoga meditation as an adjunct to first-line treatment in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder.Indian journal of psychiatryArticle
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Abstract
backgroundYoga has its origin from the ancient times. It is an integration of mind, body, and soul. Besides, mindfulness emphasizes focused awareness and accepting the internal experiences without being judgemental. These techniques offer a trending new dimension of treatment in various psychiatric disorders.
aimsWe aimed to review the studies on the efficacy of yoga and mindfulness as a treatment modality in severe mental illnesses (SMIs). SMI includes schizophrenia, major depressive disorder (MDD), and bipolar disorder (BD).
methodsWe conducted a literature search using PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library with the search terms "yoga," "meditation," "breathing exercises," "mindfulness," "schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders," "depressive disorder," and "bipolar disorder" for the last 10-year period. We also included relevant articles from the cross-references.
resultsWe found that asanas and
conclusionBoth yoga and mindfulness interventions appear to be useful as an adjunct in the treatment of SMI. Studies have shown improvement in the psychopathology, anxiety, cognition, and functioning of patients with schizophrenia. Similarly, both the techniques have been established as an effective adjuvant in MDD. However, more rigorously designed and larger trials may be necessary, specifically for BD.
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