Stress management for psychiatric patients in a state hospital setting.
A stress management protocol was adapted for use with schizophrenia patients. Elements included short group sessions, reinforcement of stress reduction skills, modified breathing and relaxation exercises, and capillary blood-flow monitoring for quick feedback. The patients demonstrated ability to participate in the group and to learn certain stress management techniques adapted to their particular needs.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric; D006783:Hospitals, State; D006801:Humans; D010343:Patient Admission; D010359:Patient Readmission; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications*