A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of mind-body exercise on depressed and anxious individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of mind-body exercise in alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety. It further compares the effects of different types of mind-body exercise and examines whether intervention cycle, session length, or frequency exhibit dose-response relationships.

Methods

This study adhered to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and systematically searched seven prominent databases-Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, WANFANG DATA, and the VIP database-from their inception through July 6, 2024. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the impact of mind-body exercise interventions on depression and anxiety were included in the analysis. All experi

SUBMITTER: Ye Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12786122 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature