it is therapy which is used in mental health settings and those who are mentally ill are really benefitted from these forms of therapies

3.  Relaxation produces physiological effects
opposite those of anxiety: slow heart rate,
increased peripheral blood flow and neuro-
muscular stability.
 Relaxation techniques are often employed as
one element of a wider stress management
programme

4.  Relaxation therapy is a broad term used to
describe a number of techniques that
promote stress reduction, the elimination of
tension throughout the body

5. To improve the
circulation
To relive muscle fatigue
To improve the physical and mental health.
To improve the physiological function.

6.  Lower levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine
in the blood
 Respiration rate decreases (sometimes as low as
4–6 breaths per minute).
 Heart rate decreases (sometimes as low as 24
beats per minute).
 Blood pressure decreases. Metabolic rate slows
down. Muscle tension diminishes.
 Pupils constrict.
 Vasodilation and increased temperature in the
extremities
.

7.  Deep breathing exercise
 Progressive muscle relaxation
 Meditation
 Mental imagery
 Physical exercise

8.  Deep breathing is a simple technique that is
basic to most other relaxation skills.
 Tension is released when the lungs are
allowed to breathe in as much oxygen as
possible.

9.  sit or lie down comfortably,inhale slowly
through the nose and exhale through the
mouth’person keeps one hand on the chest
and other hand on belly

10.  Breathing exercises have been found to be
effective in reducing anxiety, depression,
irritability, muscular tension, and fatigue
 An advantage of this exercise is that it may
be accomplished anywhere and at any time.

11.  Is developed by Chicago physician Edmond
Jacobson-1929

12.  Technique: It involves slowly tensing and then
releasing each muscle group individually
 the patient relaxes major muscle group in
fixed order beginning with the small muscle
group of feet and working towards the head
or vice-versa

13.  each muscle group is tensed for 5-7 seconds
and relaxed for 20-30 seconds during which
time the individual concentrate on the
difference in sensation between two condition
 slow back ground music may facilitate
relaxation

14.  His technique is based on the
premise that the body responds to
anxiety-provoking thoughts and
events with muscle tension.
 Excellent results have been observed
with this method in the treatment of
muscular tension, anxiety, insomnia,
depression, fatigue, irritable bowel,
muscle spasms, neck and back pain,
high blood pressure, mild phobias

16.  The goal of meditation is to gain “mastery
over attention.”
 During meditation, the respiration rate, heart
rate, and blood pressure decrease. The
overall metabolism declines and the need for
oxygen consumption is reduced.

17.  Meditation has been used successfully in the
prevention and treatment of various
cardiovascular diseases. It has proved helpful
in curtailing obsessive thinking, anxiety,
depression, and hostility
 Meditation improves concentration and
attention.

18.  Select a quiet place and a comfortable
position
Select an object, word, or thought.
During meditation, the individual
becomes preoccupied with the selected
focus.
 This total preoccupation serves to prevent
distractions from interrupting attention.

19.  b. Mantras. A mantra is a syllable, word, or
name that is repeated many times as the
mind is cleared of thoughts. Any mantra is
appropriate if it works to focus attention and
prevent distracting thoughts.

20.  . Objects for Contemplation. Select an object,
such as a rock, a marble, or anything that
does not hold a symbolic meaning that might
cause distraction. Contemplate the object
both visually and tactilely. Focus total
attention on the object.
 Thought: A Thought That Has Special
Meaning for You. With eyes closed, focus
total attention on a specific thought or idea.

21.  Mental imagery uses the imagination in an
effort to reduce the body’s response to
stress. The frame of reference is very
personal, based on what each individual
considers a relaxing environment.

22.  here patients are instructed to imagine
themselves in a place associated with
pleasant relaxed memories.some might select
a scene at the seashore,some may choose a
mountain atmosphere

23.  nurse using guided imagery can promote a
sense of wellbeing in patients and help them
change their perceptions about their
disease,treatment and healing ability

24.  Biofeedback is the use of instrumentation to
become aware of processes in your
body(heart rate ,blood pressure,muscle
tension and skin temperature) that you
usually do not notice and to help bring them
under voluntary control.

26.  step1-electrodes are attached to person skin
that sends information to a small monitoring
computer
 step2-person get aware of his measure value
such as heart rate ,pulse and other body
process
 step3-the biofeed therapist then leads
person in mental relaxation exercises such as
deep breathing

27.  step 4:through trial and error ,person can
soon learn to identify the mental activity that
will bring about the physical changes he
want

28.  Regular exercise is viewed by many as one of
the most effective methods for relieving
stress. Physical exertion provides a natural
outlet for the tension produced by the body ”
Following exercise, physiological equilibrium
is restored, resulting in a feeling of relaxation
.

29.  aerobic exercise strengthen cardivascular
system
 it includes brisk walking,jogging
,running,cycling,swimming and dancing

30.  studies have shown that physical exercise
can be very effective in reducing general
anxiety and depression