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Reducing State Anxiety Using Working Memory Maintenance

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Providing emotional stability through relaxation training.

M Janbozorgi¹, A Zahirodin, N Norri

¹Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science Research, Medical Science Centre, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. janbozorgi@sbmu.ac.ir

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Sihhiyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassit

|September 8, 2009

Summary

Integrative relaxation training (IRT) significantly improved emotional stability and reduced anxiety in patients with anxiety disorder. Participants showed increased emotional resilience and decreased apprehension after the intervention.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Anxiety Disorders

Background:

Anxiety disorders are prevalent and significantly impact emotional stability.
Effective interventions are needed to improve emotional regulation and reduce anxiety symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the efficacy of integrative relaxation training (IRT) in enhancing emotional stability among patients with anxiety disorder.
To assess the impact of IRT on anxiety levels as measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial involving 32 patients diagnosed with anxiety disorder.
Participants were assigned to either a study group receiving 12 weekly IRT sessions or a control group.
Pre- and post-intervention assessments included the 16PF questionnaire and the STAI.

Main Results:

The IRT group demonstrated significant improvements in emotional stability, with increased scores for emotional stability and venturesomeness.
A notable decrease in scores for apprehension and tenseness was observed in the IRT group.
The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) scores were statistically significantly lower in the study group compared to the control group.

Conclusions:

Integrative relaxation training (IRT) is an effective intervention for improving emotional stability in patients with anxiety disorder.
IRT leads to a significant reduction in anxiety levels.
The findings support the integration of IRT into treatment protocols for anxiety disorders.