Self-regulation of anxiety.
The authors reviewed the literature on biofeedback, self-regulation, and anxiety but found no clinically relevant controlled efficacy studies. None of the controlled studies used a comprehensive self-regulation treatment that included autonomic indices of relaxation, attention to diaphragmatic breathing, daily deep relaxation, and emphasis on using self-regulation during stressful challenge in everyday life. After examining physiological mechanisms associated with anxiety and its self-regulation, the authors describe a comprehensive physiological self-regulation treatment package using case presentations of treatment results with various anxiety disorders.
Voluntary Controls Program, Menninger Clinic, Topeka, KS 66601-0829.
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D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D006801:Humans; D012649:Self Concept