Dr. Mary Mbaba will review current evidence on the use of yoga and mindfulness-based approaches in substance use prevention and treatment. It highlights how these mind-body interventions are being applied across settings, including populations served, delivery formats, and key outcomes.
Participants will explore how yoga and mindfulness are implemented in real-world, community and group-based settings, with a focus on supporting stress regulation, resilience, and overall well-being. The session also examines emerging trends and key gaps in research, offering a forward-looking perspective for professionals in prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Participants will gain an overview of the current evidence base on yoga and mindfulness in substance use prevention and treatment, explore how these approaches are implemented in community and group-based settings, identify benefits related to stress reduction, resilience, and well-being, and consider key gaps in research and opportunities for future practice.
