Depression and anxiety
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Depression and anxiety · Nov 2013
Review Meta AnalysisYoga for depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Mind-body medical interventions are commonly used to cope with depression and yoga is one of the most commonly used mind-body interventions. The aim of this review was to systematically assess and meta-analyze the effectiveness of yoga for depression. ⋯ Despite methodological drawbacks of the included studies, yoga could be considered an ancillary treatment option for patients with depressive disorders and individuals with elevated levels of depression.