Psychological training in progressive muscular relaxation: Effects on anxiety levels and heart rate variability (HRV)

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ocana ◽  
E. Parrado ◽  
M. Valero ◽  
J. Ramos ◽  
M. A. Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Muscular Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Effects ◽  
Psychological Training ◽  
Anxiety Levels

A-44 Implications of the Heart Rate Variability Power Spectrum on the Relationship between Prenatal Anxiety Exposure and Child Anxiety in 5-Year-Olds

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 1085-1085
Author(s):  
Christine L Ginalis ◽  
Jeenia Zaki ◽  
Ana Cristina Bedoya ◽  
Yoko Nomura
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Power Spectrum ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Child Anxiety ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Maternal Anxiety ◽  
Prenatal Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objective To assess the role of the heart rate variability (HRV) in the relationship between prenatal anxiety exposure and subsequent child anxiety levels. Methods A longitudinal study of mother–child dyads (subsample of 89) measured maternal anxiety during the second trimester of pregnancy (self-reported via STAI-S) and subsequent child anxiety (maternal-reported via BASC-3) and baseline autonomic physiological measures (high and low frequency band of HRV power spectrum) at 5-years-old. Mediation analysis was conducted to test whether child high and/or low frequency HRV mediates the relationship between prenatal anxiety and child anxiety. Results Prenatal anxiety predicted child anxiety (β = 0.137, p = 0.004) and high frequency HRV (β = −0.009, p < 0.001), but not low frequency HRV (β = −0.002, p = 0.231). Mediation analysis using bootstrapping procedure revealed that high frequency HRV (β = 0.044, 95% CI [0.007, 0.085]), but not low frequency HRV (β = 0.0117, 95% CI [−0.007, 0.047]), mediated the relationship between prenatal anxiety and child anxiety. After controlling for high frequency HRV, prenatal anxiety was no longer associated with child anxiety (β = 0.0753, p = 0.148). Conclusion Results indicate that in-utero exposure to maternal anxiety influences the child’s high frequency but not low frequency HRV. Importantly, changes in only high frequency HRV from prenatal anxiety is driving the relationship between prenatal anxiety and child anxiety levels, indicating that maternal anxiety during pregnancy affects the development of the autonomic nervous system with long term effects on child emotional regulation. The results suggest that the high frequency portion of the HRV power spectrum should be assessed in a multidimensional model of fetal programming and subsequent mental health risk of the child.

scholarly journals Applying learning algorithms to extract anxiety levels using the heart rate variability measure

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcio Magini ◽  
Izabela Mocaiber ◽  
Kassio Calembo ◽  
Maira Regina Rodrigues ◽  
Welton Luiz de Oliveira Barbosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Learning Algorithms ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Heart Rate Variability Measure

290 Depression, anxiety, and resting heart rate variability during sleep in a sample of active duty service members

SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A116-A116
Author(s):  
Nita Shattuck ◽  
Panagiotis Matsangas ◽  
Joshua Boyle
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Resting Heart Rate ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Resting Heart Rate Variability

Abstract Introduction Depression and anxiety are among the most prevalent mental health outcomes in the military population with rates ranging between 11% and 15% in Army active duty service members (ADSMs). Oftentimes both maladies are comorbid with insomnia and other sleep-related disorders. We explored the association between self-reported depression and anxiety levels and resting heart rate variability (HRV) metrics during sleep using a wearable device, the Oura ring. Methods We conducted a longitudinal, naturalistic assessment of fit-for-duty ADSMs (N=44; 21-40 years of age, 38 males) attending the Naval Postgraduate School. Depression was assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory; anxiety was assessed by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. HRV (average nightly HRV and average nightly HRVmaximal during sleep) was assessed with the Oura devices during a period of MD=8 days (range 8–18). Results The median BDI score was 5.50 (IQR=9.50; range 0–23). Most participants had minimal depression (36, 81.8%) with seven (16.9%) having mild depression and one (2.27%) moderate depression. The median state anxiety score was 29.5 (IQR=16.8; range 20 – 56), whereas the median trait anxiety score was 31.0 (IQR=15.8; range 21–56). Correlation analysis (Spearman’s rho) showed that lower depression and anxiety scores were associated with higher nightly HRV during sleep. Specifically, average nightly HRV was correlated with BDI scores (rho=-0.384, p=0.010), state anxiety scores (rho=-0.343, p=0.023), and trait anxiety (rho=-0.356, p=0.018). Average nightly HRVmaximal was negatively correlated with BDI scores (rho=-0.435, p=0.003), state anxiety scores (rho=-0.339, p=0.024), and trait anxiety (rho=-0.339, p=0.025). Conclusion Our findings suggest that HRV during sleep is associated with self-reported depression and anxiety levels in this sample of ADSMs. Further research is needed to assess the utility and limitations of the Oura devices to collect data in field settings. Support (if any):

Relaxation Effects of Musically Guided Resonance Breathing: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominik Fuchs ◽  
Thomas K Hillecke ◽  
Marco Warth
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Relaxation Effects ◽  
Experimental Group

Recent evidence shows that both music therapy and resonance breathing (breathing at about 0.1 Hz) may be effective in treating stress-related symptoms and promoting relaxation. However, no study has yet explored the potential of integrating the working mechanisms into a combined approach using live played music to guide respiration. Therefore, the objective of the present pilot study was to evaluate the psychophysiological effects of a combined intervention. A total of 60 healthy adults were randomized to either the experimental group or the control group (where participants listened to prerecorded relaxation music). Heart rate and heart rate variability were extracted for the following 5-minute segments: Resting baseline, stress task, intervention, resting post-intervention. Additionally, self-evaluation scores for relaxation and general well-being were assessed with visual analogue scales. Significant time × group interaction effects were found for general well-being (p = .028) and heart rate variability as measured by RMSSD (p < .001), indicative of increased parasympathetic outflow in the experimental group. In conclusion, the combination of music therapy and resonance breathing seems to be a well-received and effective way to induce relaxation and well-being in healthy adults.  

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