Yoga is a popular way to stay active. Did you know it might boost your mental health?

Experts have found that doing yoga can help adults with mild to moderate depression. Yoga also can lower anxiety, stress, and tension. While many forms of yoga are safe, some can be more testing than others. Talk to your provider before choosing yoga to help handle your depression and to see what form of yoga is safe for you. SFHP members can find free and low-cost yoga classes on our website, please visit: https://www.sfhp.org/health-wellness/classes/.

For help from a trained counselor or psychiatrist with depression:

Medi-Cal Members – Call Carelon Behavioral Health +12345678900">1(855) 371-8117.
Healthy Workers HMO – Call San Francisco Community Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) at 1(888) 246-3333.

Sources: Medscape, medscape.com