Evidence Map of Yoga for Depression, Anxiety, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study describes evidence of yoga's effectiveness for depressive disorders, general anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder (PD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults. We also address adverse events associated with yoga.

Methods

We searched multiple electronic databases for systematic reviews (SRs) published between 2008 and July 2014, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) not identified in eligible SRs, and ongoing RCTs registered with ClincalTrials.gov.

Results

We identified 1 SR on depression, 1 for adverse events, and 3 addressing multiple conditions. The high-quality depression SR included 12 RCTs (n = 619) that showed improved short-term depressive symptoms (standardized mean difference, -0.69, 95% confidence interval, -0.99 to -0.39),

SUBMITTER: Duan-Porter W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5459483 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature