War-Related Mental Health Issues and Need for Yoga Intervention Studies

Anand, Akshay; Ghani, Abdul; Sharma, Kanupriya; Kaur, Gurkeerat; Khosla, Radhika; Devi, Chandra; Podder, Vivek; Sivapuram, Madhava Sai; Maity, Kalyan; Kaur, Harmandeep

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“…Participants who practiced these psychological strategies reported an improved quality of life and mental wellbeing. Mind-body techniques are popular, easy-to-use, affordable and clinically effective in reducing anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms, and can be considered in psychological interventions for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers [ 144 – 146 ].…”

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A mixed methods systematic review of mental health self-care strategies for Arabic-speaking refugees and migrants

Mehjabeen,

Blignault,

Taha

et al. 2023

BMC Public Health

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Background Self-care strategies can improve mental health and wellbeing, however, the evidence on preferred strategies among Arabic-speaking refugees and migrants is unclear. This mixed methods systematic review aimed to identify and synthesise the global research on mental health self-care strategies used by these populations. Methods English and Arabic language studies reporting on positive mental health self-care strategies to address symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, generalised anxiety and depression in the target populations were identified by systematically searching eight electronic databases and grey literature. Studies were deemed eligible if they were published from 2000 onwards and included Arabic-speaking migrants, refugees or asylum seekers aged 12 years and above. A narrative synthesis of study characteristics and relevant key findings was undertaken. The review protocol was registered on PROSPERO (registration number CRD42021265456). Results Fifty-nine records reporting 57 studies were identified, the majority appearing after 2019. There were 37 intervention studies that incorporated a self-care component and 20 observational studies that reported on self-generated self-care practices. Across both study types, four broad groups of mental health self-care were identified—social, psychological, religious/spiritual, and other (e.g., expressive arts and exercise). Psychological strategies were the most reported self-care practice overall and featured in all intervention studies. Religious/spiritual and social strategies were more common in the observational studies. Intervention studies in diverse settings reported statistical improvements on a range of outcome measures. Observational studies reported a range of individual and community benefits. Linguistic, cultural and religious considerations, inherent in the observational studies, were variably addressed in the individual and group interventions. Conclusion Overall, study participants experienced self-care as helpful although some encountered challenges in practicing their preferred strategies. Further research on mental health self-care strategies among Arabic-speaking refugees and migrants is needed in Western resettlement countries to guide mental health service delivery and primary healthcare initiatives for new arrivals and in transit countries.

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A mixed methods systematic review of mental health self-care strategies for Arabic-speaking refugees and migrants

Mehjabeen,

Blignault,

Taha

et al. 2023

BMC Public Health

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Neurophysiological Basis of Beneficial Effects of Yoga on Health

Selvamurthy,

Nair

2024

Neuroscience of Yoga

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Neuroprotective mechanisms of physical activity

Melnyk,

Botanevych,

Sorokina

et al. 2023

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It is known that the adaptive capabilities of the brain are not unlimited and deteriorate over time. It is a proven fact that aging is one of the main risk factors for the occurrence of neurodegenerative disorders, mainly due to poorer immune protection and recovery of the body. Therefore, scientists have recently been paying attention to the search for additional methods of management of neurodegenerative pathologies for their more effective prevention. Among the identified methods, special attention is paid to physical activity, the results of which investigation indicate a powerful neuroprotective effect, however, the mechanisms of this phenomenon have not yet been conclusively proven. Therefore, in this systematic review, the main neuroprotective mechanisms of exercise were described and demonstrated using the methods of analysis and systematization of literature sources from PubMed, Web of Science, Elsevier, and Google Scholar databases. As a result of the study, it was established that a significant protective effect on the nervous system is achieved thanks to neuroendocrine regulation due to the influence on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Another factor is the development of stress due to physical exertion, although the mechanisms of this phenomenon are still a subject of debate among scientists. However, it was proved that the consequence of such influence is the optimization of the work of neurotransmitters, in particular, in the locus coeruleus, as well as the activation of the antioxidant system, which allows to disrupt the number of free radicals in the brain structures. Relatively new is the role of moderate-intensity exercise in increasing the expression of neurotrophins – key factors of neuroplasticity, in particular BDNF, IGF-1, NGF and VEGF, which expands the possibilities of potential effects on the brain and its neuroprotective properties. The obtained results allow the use of physical activity as an additional therapy in the treatment and prevention of neurodegenerative pathologies, however, further practical research is needed to find a specific algorithm and schedule of classes with high application efficiency. Keywords: physical activity, neurotrophins, neuroprotection, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, antioxidants.

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War-Related Mental Health Issues and Need for Yoga Intervention Studies

Cited by 3 publications

References 122 publications

A mixed methods systematic review of mental health self-care strategies for Arabic-speaking refugees and migrants

A mixed methods systematic review of mental health self-care strategies for Arabic-speaking refugees and migrants

Neurophysiological Basis of Beneficial Effects of Yoga on Health

Neuroprotective mechanisms of physical activity

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