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Finding Balance: School-Based Yoga Programs for the Prevention and Reduction of Anxiety

Year: 2011

Type: dissertation

Abstract: Children and adolescents experience anxiety to varying degrees; levels vary from healthy and motivating to clinically elevated and debilitating. At present, anxiety disorders are most commonly treated through psychopharmacology and cognitive behavioral therapy. This thesis contains a brief literature review of these existing treatments, followed by a presentation of the emerging support for mindfulness-based yoga programs, highlighting a particular opportunity for school-based mental health providers. Keywords: yoga, anxiety, wellness, prevention, school-based, holistic care.

Source: JMU Scholoraly Commons (James Madison University)

Author: Jessica Dawn Aaron

Language: English

Topic: Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2563711762

Cites: 29

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