| 3; pages 388—396; March 2015 | Self-Regulation of Breathing as a Primary Treatment for Anxiety |
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| A growing number of studies show that breathing techniques are effective against anxiety and insomnia | 2, pages 107—115; June 2015 |
| in Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Vol | These techniques influence both physiological factors by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system and psychological factors by diverting attention from thoughts |
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| Mindful Attention to Breath Regulates Emotions via Increased Amygdala-Prefrontal Cortex Connectivity | Because these techniques are safe and easy to use, scientific validation might result in their being more frequently recommended and practiced |
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