Rates of anxiety, depression, and psychological distress among young adults have increased while mental health services face persistent capacity constraints, strengthening the need for accessible, low-intensity preventive support. Mindfulness-based programmes (MBPs) are widely promoted as one possible response. However, their effects across young adult populations and delivery contexts remain...
Yoga-based interventions are increasingly explored within mental health research and clinical practice, although questions remain regarding their mechanisms, effectiveness, and implementation within healthcare settings. This thesis examined yoga and mental health across the lifespan through a conceptual review, a systematic review and meta-analysis, and an empirical clinical evaluation. Chapter...