The effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing relaxation training for reducing anxiety

Mental Health
Written By Tanya Bentley

Chen YF, Huang XY, Chien CH, Cheng JF. The effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing relaxation training for reducing anxiety. Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2017;53(4):329-336. doi:10.1111/ppc.12184

Diaphragmatic breathing significantly reduces subjective (questionnaire) and physiological (heart rate, breathing rate) indicators of anxiety in patients with mild-to-moderate anxiety.

Tanya Bentley
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