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Mind-body practices for posttraumatic stress disorder.

Sang Hwan Kim¹, Suzanne M Schneider, Len Kravitz

¹Department of Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA.

Journal of Investigative Medicine : the Official Publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research

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Mind-body practices, including yoga and meditation, show positive effects for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. These interventions help reduce anxiety, depression, and improve coping mechanisms for PTSD.

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Area of Science:

Integrative medicine
Psychiatry
Mental health

Background:

Mind-body practices are increasingly utilized for stress reduction in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
These practices involve using mental focus to influence physical health and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the effects of various mind-body interventions on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
To identify the efficacy of modalities like yoga, tai chi, qigong, mindfulness-based stress reduction, meditation, and deep breathing for PTSD.

Main Methods:

A literature review was conducted using PubMed, PsycINFO, and Published International Literature on Traumatic Stress.
Included studies were original, full-text articles meeting specific inclusion criteria.

Main Results:

Sixteen articles were included, suggesting mind-body practices positively impact PTSD symptoms.
Benefits include reduced anxiety, depression, and anger, with increased pain tolerance, self-esteem, and coping abilities.
These practices effectively address core PTSD symptoms like intrusive memories, avoidance, and emotional arousal.

Conclusions:

Mind-body practices are recognized as a valuable intervention for treating PTSD and related stress-induced conditions.
Diverse mind-body modalities offer personalized and effective self-care options for clinicians and patients.