November 2013 PMID 23922209

Yoga for depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Holger Cramer, Romy Lauche, Jost Langhorst, Gustav Dobos

Mentions

64
Peak: 4 in Feb 2023
across 5 sources since Jun 2020

Extended reach

60,696
potential audience

Total likes

73

Video views

7,418

Mentions per month

Jun 2020 – Jan 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlight the positive short-term effects of yoga on depression, with phrases like 'effective treatment' and 'moderate effects,' and some posts reference the systematic review and meta-analysis, demonstrating moderate engagement with the research and its implications for mental health treatment.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive findings of the systematic review supporting yoga's effectiveness for depression.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, with references to study results and the use of yoga as a coping mechanism.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include citations of the research and mention of the review's methodology, indicating active involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions reflect recognition of yoga’s potential as a helpful, evidence-based option for depression treatment.

Abstract in brief

  • This review analyzed 12 randomized controlled trials involving 619 participants to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga in treating depression, focusing on changes in depression severity, remission rates, anxiety, quality of life, and safety.
  • The findings showed moderate evidence that yoga can help reduce depression symptoms in the short term, especially when compared to usual care, relaxation, or aerobic exercise, though there was limited evidence for its effect on anxiety.
  • Despite some limitations in study quality and the lack of data on long-term effects and safety, yoga could be considered a helpful complementary treatment option for people with depression or high depression levels.]

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Jayavīra
@TheEarthBuddy · X

"Yoga for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis," published in the Journal of Affective Disorders in 2017, found that practicing yoga can be an effective treatment for depression. https://t.co/wXl8Ig3t0f

Feb 27, 2023 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 9,247 followers View post →
IAYT
@iaytorg · X

"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." https://t.co/ocoeiBA5aV https://t.co/nHChuASD4K

Jul 2, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 610 followers View post →
Wayne Chan
@WaynelsChan · X

Yoga had a moderate short-term effects in reducing depressive symptoms compared to usual care (SMD = -0.69). Moderate effect on depression was also found in yoga training when compared to relaxation and aerobic exercise training. https://t.co/MD3FDfFER3

Mar 24, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,209 followers View post →
Valentina (BSc. Hons, ANutr. & RD2B)
@valennutrition · X

#Yoga is one of the most commonly used mind–body interventions in depressive disorders. In the literature, there is a lack of high quality RCTs; however, #yoga has been found to improve depressive symptoms. https://t.co/cXqnX4ztYq

Jun 13, 2020 · 1 like · 686 followers View post →
недотыкомка
@ahoravoyagritar · X

https://t.co/37sv55B1bS

Dec 4, 2020 · 1 like · 27 followers View post →
Soumitra
@netshrink · X

@MohaniAttam Here's one I could quickly find a link on my phone. https://t.co/QCYkljVPXJ

Mar 29, 2022 · 38,622 followers View post →

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tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

2013年のメタ分析 鬱をやわらげる効果があった https://t.co/KygLJpTGor #自分用メモ

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VSS for #SaveSoil
@VssSaint · X

RT @TheEarthBuddy: "Yoga for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis," published in the Journal of Affective Disorders in 2017, f…

Feb 28, 2023 · 3 shares · 471 followers View post →
Abhishek P
@Abhishekpositiv · X

RT @TheEarthBuddy: "Yoga for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis," published in the Journal of Affective Disorders in 2017, f…

Feb 28, 2023 · 3 shares · 735 followers View post →
VISHWANATH ACHARYA
@VISHYOU · X

RT @TheEarthBuddy: "Yoga for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis," published in the Journal of Affective Disorders in 2017, f…

Feb 27, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,132 followers View post →
Jayavīra
@TheEarthBuddy · X

"Yoga for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis," published in the Journal of Affective Disorders in 2017, found that practicing yoga can be an effective treatment for depression. https://t.co/wXl8Ig3t0f

Feb 27, 2023 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 9,247 followers View post →
Soumitra
@netshrink · X

@MohaniAttam Here's one I could quickly find a link on my phone. https://t.co/QCYkljVPXJ

Mar 29, 2022 · 38,622 followers View post →
Wayne Chan
@WaynelsChan · X

Yoga had a moderate short-term effects in reducing depressive symptoms compared to usual care (SMD = -0.69). Moderate effect on depression was also found in yoga training when compared to relaxation and aerobic exercise training. https://t.co/MD3FDfFER3

Mar 24, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,209 followers View post →
Erin Linnea Meyer, PhD, C-IAYT, E-RYT
@ErinLinneaMeye1 · X

RT @iaytorg: "Mind-body medical interventions are commonly used to cope with depression and yoga is one of the most commonly used #mind-bod…

Jul 2, 2021 · 1 share · 73 followers View post →
IAYT
@iaytorg · X

"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." https://t.co/ocoeiBA5aV https://t.co/nHChuASD4K

Jul 2, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 610 followers View post →
論文たん
@ronbuntan · X

【ヨガの科学的な効果とは?】 ① https://t.co/LNvy8HAuz3 【要約】 鬱病患者もしくは鬱のレベルが高い個人619人に対して論文を集めて分析を行った(メタ分析) その結果、短期的にヨガは一般的な鬱病のケアと比較して鬱の重さを軽減してくれる効果があることが分かり、

Apr 29, 2021 View post →
недотыкомка
@ahoravoyagritar · X

https://t.co/37sv55B1bS

Dec 4, 2020 · 1 like · 27 followers View post →
AkelarreInterseccional
@AInterseccional · X

@Sedebecompartir Review YOGA FOR DEPRESSION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DOI 10.1002/da.22166

Aug 18, 2020 · 249 followers View post →
Valentina (BSc. Hons, ANutr. & RD2B)
@valennutrition · X

#Yoga is one of the most commonly used mind–body interventions in depressive disorders. In the literature, there is a lack of high quality RCTs; however, #yoga has been found to improve depressive symptoms. https://t.co/cXqnX4ztYq

Jun 13, 2020 · 1 like · 686 followers View post →