What Are Different Types of Stress Reduction Techniques?
Most stress reduction techniques focus on combating the physiological responses to acute or chronic stress. Meditation, visualization, and exercise help combat the negative physiological effects of chronic stress. Talk therapy and behavior modification help the individual cope with stressful situations, and avoid the emotional and physical damage caused by an over-stressed system. By lowering levels of stress hormones and encouraging the body to return to a non-stressed state, the most effective stress reduction techniques counteract the negative health effects of emotional, physical, or mental stress.
