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Is Yoga Or Meditation Therapy Helpful For My Anxiety Disorder?

Barbara Rothbaum, Ph.D., Director, Trauma and Anxiety Recovery Program, Prof. of Psychiatry, Emory University
April 16, 2008

Question: Is yoga or meditation therapy helpful for my anxiety disorder?

Answer: Yoga and meditation are very helpful for anxiety, stress, depression, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They haven't been studied specifically for the treatment of a specific anxiety disorder. But we certainly recommend them as part of a healthy lifestyle and ways to help handle stress and anxiety.

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