Publish In |
International Journal of Advances in Science, Engineering and Technology(IJASEAT)-IJASEAT |
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Issue |
Volume-4,Issue-3, Spl. Iss-1 ( Aug, 2016 ) | |||||||||
Paper Title |
Stress Management Techniques and Reduce Stress and Promote Health | |||||||||
Author Name |
K.Ratnamadhuri, V.Bala | |||||||||
Affilition |
M.Tech, Ph.D Avanthi Institute of Engineering and Technology | |||||||||
Pages |
88-93 | |||||||||
Abstract |
Purpose: According to the World Health Organization, stress is a significant problem of our times and affects both physical as well as the mental health of people. Stress is defined as a situation where the organism‘s homeostasis is threatened or the organism perceives a situation as threatening. Stress coping methods are the cognitive, behavioral and psychological efforts to deal with stress. Method: After a thorough literature review in major databases (MEDLINE, Scopus, Science Direct) the following techniques were identified and are presented and briefly discussed here: progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, relaxation response, biofeedback, emotional freedom technique, guided imagery, diaphragmatic breathing, transcendental meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction and emotional freedom technique. Conclusion: These are all evidence-based techniques, easy to learn and practice, with good results in individuals with good health or with a disease. Keywords- Stress, Stress Management Techniques, Evidence Based Techniques. | |||||||||
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