Anxiety Reduction by Self-Regulation: Theory, Practice, and Evaluation

  1. RICHARD J. GOLDBERG, M.D.
  1. Providence, Rhode Island

    Abstract

    Self-regulatory therapies such as relaxation, biofeedback, and meditation have attracted increasing interest as primary or adjunctive treatments for anxiety. In addition to a clinical perspective, this review provides the medical practitioner with the underlying theory and methodologic issues involved in assessing the efficacy of self-regulation.

    Article and Author Information

    • ▸From the Department of Psychiatry, Rhode Island Hospital; Providence, Rhode Island.

    • ▸Requests for reprints should be addressed to Richard J. Goldberg, M.D.; Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street; Providence, RI 02902.

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