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Evaluating the Efficacy of a Structured Yoga Intervention on Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: A Hospital-Based Prospective Study.

2024, December, Volume 1, Issue 1, Page: 104-112





  1. Dr. Amrat Lal Raje (Resident in psychiatry). Department of Psychiatry, L N Medical College and Hospital, Bhopal.

  2. Dr. Pranav Vaidya (Associate professor) Department of Psychiatry, L N Medical College

    and Hospital, Bhopal.

  3. Dr. Pritesh Goutam (Professor & H.O.D. in psychiatry) Department of Psychiatry, L N

    Medical College and Hospital, Bhopal.

  4. Dr. Mohit Kumar Tawar (Associate Professor) Department of Psychiatry, L N Medical

    College and Hospital, Bhopal.

  5. Dr. Wasim Khan (Assistant professor), Department of Psychiatry, L N Medical College

    and Hospital, Bhopal.


Corresponding Author:

Dr. Amrat Lal Raje Resident

Department of Psychiatry

L N Medical College & Hospital Bhopal, MP, India.



Abstract

Background: Mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety, and depression impose significant personal and societal burdens. Yoga, an ancient holistic practice, has demonstrated therapeutic benefits in mental health management through physiological and neurochemical mechanisms. This study evaluates the impact of a structured yoga intervention on stress, anxiety, and depression among patients at a hospital in Bhopal, India.

Methods: This prospective, hospital-based study included 30 participants aged 18–85 years, diagnosed with stress, anxiety, or depression. Participants underwent a one-month structured yoga intervention comprising asanas, pranayama, and meditation, conducted daily under certified supervision. Symptom severity was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) pre- and post-intervention. Data were analyzed to determine statistical significance.

Results: Significant improvements in DASS-21 scores were observed across all groups. Among stress participants, 60% reduced symptoms from moderate to mild, and 20% achieved minimal stress. In the anxiety group, 50% shifted from moderate to mild symptoms, with 10% achieving minimal anxiety. For depression, 57% improved from moderate to mild, and 15% reported minimal symptoms. Participants also reported enhanced sleep quality and overall well-being. The intervention was well-tolerated and adherence rates were high.

Conclusion: The study highlights yoga's efficacy as a complementary therapy for reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, demonstrating significant improvements within a one-month intervention. These findings support integrating yoga into mental health care frameworks for broader application.

Keywords: Yoga, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Complementary therapy









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