Mindfulness and yoga for psychological trauma: systematic review and meta-analysis

Taylor, Jennifer; McLean, Loyola; Korner, Anthony; Stratton, Elizabeth; Glozier, Nick

doi:10.1080/15299732.2020.1760167

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“…Meta-analyses on healthy populations reported no differences between meditation, mindfulness-based, or yoga interventions [5,8]. Similarly, no differences were observed between these interventions regarding hypertension [74], trauma symptoms [75], stress-related physiological measures [6], and immunological outcomes and mental health of people living with HIV [72]. However, these meta-analyses did not differentiate the components of yoga or mindfulness-based practices and are, thus, less informative than other meta-analyses that do.…”

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confidence: 94%

“…Most effects were small to moderate and usually large when yoga was compared with passive control or usual care. Compared with active control conditions, yoga/mind-body interventions exerted a moderate effect on several physiological measures [6], trauma symptoms [75], and levels of depression in clinical samples [66,69]. However, yoga's positive effects diminished compared to physical exercise or other active controls in healthy populations [5,8] and in populations with asthma [67] or hypertension [64,71].…”

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Effects of Different Components of Yoga: A Meta-Synthesis

Matko¹,

Bringmann²

2021

obm icm

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Traditional yoga encompasses a variety of practices, such as postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and ethical teachings. However, little is known about how different components of yoga contribute to its overall effect. In this meta-synthesis, we comprehensively summarized the current evidence on differential and incremental effects of various yoga components collected from available meta-analyses. For this meta-analysis, we searched Medline/PubMed, Scopus, PsychInfo, and the Cochrane Library in July 2021. We selected only meta-analyses that performed subgroup analyses comparing the effects of different yoga components. There were no restrictions regarding yoga type, study population, or outcome variables. Nineteen meta-analyses were identified that evaluated a multitude of variables. These meta-analyses varied greatly with regard to population, study design, and yoga components under investigation. However, combined interventions incorporating multiple components consistently outperformed simple interventions. In this regard, adding breathing and/or meditation practices to yoga interventions proved particularly beneficial. However, specific components or combinations were more effective in enhancing certain variables or clinical conditions, suggesting a need for customized programs. Comparable multi-component mind–body interventions, such as yoga and mindfulness-based stress reduction, were often equally efficient. Nevertheless, most findings are preliminary, and certain components such as the ethical part of yoga are particularly under-researched. Conclusion: Future studies should isolate and compare all components of yoga and evaluate additive effects by investigating their different combinations. The researchers should refer to theoretical frameworks, use rigorous methodology, and consider individual factors.

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confidence: 99%

Effects of Different Components of Yoga: A Meta-Synthesis

Matko¹,

Bringmann²

2021

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“…Future research should continue to investigate how yoga/mindfulness interventions may improve SEL outcomes for other at-risk populations of young children. In the adult literature [ 73 ], mindfulness/yoga interventions have demonstrated moderate effects on psychiatric symptoms in trauma-exposed populations. The same might be true for young children; an estimated one in three children from low-income families are exposed to violence before the age of five [ 74 ].…”

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Yoga and Mindfulness Interventions for Preschool-Aged Children in Educational Settings: A Systematic Review

Sun

Lamoreau

O’Connell

et al. 2021

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Early childhood and the pre-school stage of development constitute a dynamic period for acquisition of social-emotional competencies. Yoga and mindfulness practices (YMP) have become increasingly used in schools for social emotional learning, but less is known about their utility in early childhood settings. A systematic review using PRISMA guidelines was undertaken to explore the effect of YMP on social emotional function among preschool-aged children (3–5 years). The review resulted in identification of 1115 records, of which 80 full text articles were screened, with final inclusion of 16 studies. Included studies evaluated the effect of YMP on social-emotional functioning, and identified the potential for YMP to improve regulatory skills such as behavioral self-regulation and executive function. Among studies reviewed, 13 reported improvements in these domains, but quality appraisal indicated significant variability in risk of bias across studies, and heterogeneity of outcome measurements hindered comparison. Programs appeared to produce better results when implemented for at least 6 weeks and among children who had lower baseline social-emotional functioning. YMP constitute a promising strategy for social emotional development in early childhood settings, but additional rigorously designed studies are needed to expand understanding of how and why these programs are effective.

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“…The use of MBSR has grown dramatically with numerous studies, including meta-analyses (Grossman et al, 2004;Chiesa and Serretti, 2009), documenting its efficacy in a variety of medical, social, educational, and workplace settings (Pascoe et al, 2017;Bartlett et al, 2019;Spinelli et al, 2019). It has been found useful for a myriad of symptoms and illnesses including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic pain, and psychological trauma (Kabat-Zinn, 2003;Hilton et al, 2017;Beccia et al, 2018;Taylor et al, 2020). Additionally, virtual reality mindfulness has been recently explored with positive effects noted (Navarro-Haro et al, 2017;Chandrasiri et al, 2020;Seabrook et al, 2020).…”

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Exploring the Potential Impact of a Virtual Body Scan Meditation Exercise Conducted With Pet Dogs on Recipients and Facilitators

Kogan

Bussolari

2021

Front. Psychol.

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Numerous recent studies have shown that COVID-19 and the accompanying mandated lifestyle changes have resulted in significant negative effects on people’s mental health. To meet the increased need for mental health support, while also maintaining physical safety, a variety of telehealth services have been created or expanded. A body scan mindfulness program is an intervention that can easily be modified to be offered virtually. This study was designed to determine if a virtual body scan mindfulness exercise, with participants’ holding their dog or a pillow/blanket, could reduce their stress and anxiety as well as that of the facilitators. Significant differences in pre/post-State Anxiety Assessment scores for participants and facilitators were found. These results are discussed within the framework of the human animal bond and the potential of this form of intervention as a useful virtual tool for participants and facilitators alike.

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Mindfulness and yoga for psychological trauma: systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 69 publications

References 104 publications

Effects of Different Components of Yoga: A Meta-Synthesis

Effects of Different Components of Yoga: A Meta-Synthesis

Yoga and Mindfulness Interventions for Preschool-Aged Children in Educational Settings: A Systematic Review

Exploring the Potential Impact of a Virtual Body Scan Meditation Exercise Conducted With Pet Dogs on Recipients and Facilitators

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