Hatha yoga for depression: critical review of the evidence for efficacy, plausible mechanisms of action, and directions for future research
The purpose of this article is to review the evidence for the efficacy of hatha yoga for depression and possible mechanisms by which yoga may have an impact on depression, and to outline directions for future research. A literature search for clinical trials examining yoga for depression uncovered eight trials: 5 including individuals with clinical [...]
NICE recommends CBT for depression
Depression is two to three times more common in patients with problems such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Antidepressants should not be used routinely to treat depression in adults with chronic health problems, according to the treatment regulator, NICE. NICE recommends structural physical activities and talking therapies, known as CBT, for mild to moderate [...]
How effective are physical activity interventions for alleviating depressive symptoms in older people? A systematic review
The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of physical exercise for the treatment of depressive symptoms in older adults. Eleven randomized controlled trials with a total of 641 participants were included in the review. Short-term positive outcome for depression or depressive symptoms was found in nine studies, although the mode, intensity and [...]
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