Abstract
Beneficial Effect of Yoga-based Lifestyle Intervention on Anxiety and Depression in Young adults: Non-randomized Controlled Study
Highlights
Results of the present study showed decreased anxiety and depression and improved overall general health in young adults after the two-week integrated approach of yoga therapy intervention (IAYT)
Meditation helps in slowing down all mental agitation with a reduction in the distractions of mind, and that directly associated with reduced anxiety and depression.[34,50,51,52]
The present study described yoga would be devised as an effective alternative showed significant improvement across all the domains after the intervention, a followup study with active control group comparison with home-based yoga intervention program should be worth exploring in future studies
Summary
Every individual commonly experiences anxiety and depression at some point or the other in life These are the most prevalent mental health problems faced by young adults because of sedentary lifestyle,[1,2] interpersonal[3] or intrapersonal conflicts[4] and social challenges.[5] Coleman has defined as “anxiety is an internalized fear aroused by an impulse to commit mistakes”.6. Results and Conclusion: Statistical analysis showed that anxiety and depression were significantly reduced by 23% and 32% respectively, whereas general health (GHQ) was improved by 15% after 14-day yoga intervention This suggests that yoga based lifestyle intervention may be a cost-effective add-on treatment for symptoms associated with mental health problems and enhances general wellbeing. Yoga can be practiced by school children, college students, corporate executives and old age people
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