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    In Brief: Yoga as Add-on Therapy for Psychosis in Women With Schizophrenia

    An increasing number of studies are using yoga as an adjunctive or primary treatment for a variety of psychiatric symptoms, most commonly depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance.  A new study, published online in Schizophrenia Research, [...]

    Anxiety During Pregnancy: Options for Treatment

    Anxiety symptoms are relatively common during pregnancy but typically undiagnosed and undertreated.  A recent study of 2793 women observed that 9.5% of women meet criteria for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) at some point during their pregnancy.  The highest rates of GAD were observed in the first trimester (7%). Only 2% of women met criteria for GAD in the second trimester, and 3% in the third trimester.

    The Effects of Yoga and Exercise on Menopausal Quality of Life

    Many women transitioning into the menopause request medical advice on ways to improve their quality of life and to relieve the symptoms associated with the menopausal transition. With concerns regarding the long-term use of estrogen replacement therapy, there has been interest in the use of non-hormonal strategies to manage these symptoms.

    Mindfulness Yoga for the Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy: A Pilot Study

    Over the past decade, the clinical literature has published many studies documenting the psychosocial and health benefits of various mind-body interventions.  Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to reduce stress, to improve coping skills, and to promote feelings of well-being.  Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a new psychotherapeutic treatment which has been shown to reduce depressive symptoms and to reduce the risk of depressive relapse. 

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