Applied relaxation and cortisol secretion: findings from a randomized controlled indicated prevention trial in adults with stress, anxiety, or depressive symptoms

Previous research has shown that relaxation interventions can reduce distress, anxiety, and depression. The exact mechanisms that underlie the efficacy of relaxation interventions remain unresolved. This study aimed to investigate whether applied relaxation (AR) leads to changes in cortisol secretio...

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Main Authors: Hanna Kische, Monique Zenker, Lars Pieper, Katja Beesdo-Baum, Eva Asselmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-01-01
Series:Stress
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10253890.2022.2045939