Exploring An Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga for Mental Health

In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'Frontiers in Endocrinology," entitled, "The role of meditation and mindfulness in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a scoping review," published May 2024.
Listen in as we explore how meditation and mindfulness are being used to support women with PCOS, examining current research on their impact on mental health, metabolic health, and overall well-being.
Publication Discussed: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1331569/full
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'Frontiers in Psychiatry," entitled, ""Emotion regulation and heart rate variability may identify the optimal posttraumatic stress disorder treatment: analyses from a randomized controlled trial," published February 2024.
Listen in as we explore research comparing yoga-based practices with standard PTSD treatments, revealing how biological markers and emotional patterns can help clinicians match patients with the most effective therapy for better outcomes.
Publication Discussed: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1331569/full
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'Journal: 'Frontiers in Psychology," entitled, "The application of virtual reality meditation and mind–body exercises among older adults," published March 2024.
Listen in as we explore a research that considers the intersection of virtual reality technology and mindfulness practices, and examines how these innovative approaches are reshaping mental health interventions, particularly for older adults.
Publication Discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38566950/
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'Journal: 'Frontiers in Sports and Active Living," entitled, "The role of sensous flow and sensing the ground in movement skill experiences—a reflection using the practice of yoga as an example," published September 2023.
Listen in as we explore a paper that considers a phenomenological study that explores the sensory experiences and perceptions in yoga practice.
Publication Discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37766782/
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'Journal of Applied Consciousness Studies," entitled, "Sound, Touch, Form, Taste, and Smell as Pathways for Meditation – A Review of Classical and Neuroscience Texts," published July 2024.
Listen in as we explore a paper that considers various meditative states and sensory pathways in yoga, and provides insights into the neurological and philosophical aspects of meditation.
Publication Discussed: https://journals.lww.com/joacs/fulltext/2024/12020/sound,_touch,_form,_taste,_and_smell_as_pathways.5.aspx
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'Perspectives on Medical Education," entitled, "Trauma-Informed Undergraduate Medical Education: A Pathway to Flourishing with Adversity by Enhancing Psychological Safety," published June 2024.
Our discussion in this episode centers on research examining the effects of trauma-informed education on medical students by looking at a forward-thinking curriculum known as the Life Experiences Curriculum, as a way to help medical students flourish amid adversity and trauma.
Publication Discussed: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381136386_Trauma-Informed_Undergraduate_Medical_Education_A_Pathway_to_Flourishing_with_Adversity_by_Enhancing_Psychological_Safety
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'The Permanente Journal," entitled, "Effectiveness of Trauma-Informed Care Implementation in Health Care Settings: Systematic Review of Reviews and Realist Synthesis," published March 2024.
Listen in for an understanding of how trauma-informed care can be effectively implemented across diverse healthcare systems.
Publication Discussed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10940237/
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'Acta Psychologica' entitled, "Awe and time perception," published May 2024.
Listen in as we explore a study on how awe-inducing images impact our perception of time. We'll also consider how these findings can be used to help improve mental health and overall well-being.
Publication Discussed: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691824001094?via%3Dihub
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'European Journal of Psychotraumatology," entitled, "Assessing transgenerational trauma transmission: development and psychometric properties of the Historical Intergenerational Trauma Transmission Questionnaire," published March 2024.
Listen in to learn how the Historical Intergenerational Trauma Transmission Questionnaire can be used as a valuable scale for both research and historical trauma-informed care.
Publication Discussed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10967669/
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'Animals,' entitled, "Potential Benefits of a Trauma-Informed Care Approach to Improve the Assessment and Management of Dogs Presented
with Anxiety Disorders," published 2024.
Listen in to learn how comparing the experiences of dogs to those of humans, particularly in terms of Trauma Informed Care, can enhance methods for managing trauma and promoting mental well-being.
Publication Discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38338102/
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