What are the recommended breathing exercises or techniques for patients in the community with anxiety or depression?
Abstract
Breathing exercises, including deep and diaphragmatic breathing, as well as mindfulness practices, appear beneficial for managing anxiety and depression. However, variations in study quality limit the strength of these recommendations.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Anxiety
Depression
Psychometrics
Treatment
Cognitive Processes
Digital Mental Health Interventions
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026