Thursday, April 03, 2008

Treating Depression With Heart Rate Variability Feedback

Described as a novel, alternative approach to the treatment of major depression, heart rate variability is the subject of a special issue published in the latest issue of Biofeedback.  Autonomic nervous system dysfunction is thought to play a significant role in depression. Prior research shows that individuals suffering from depression often show decreased vagal tone, increased heart rate, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and sympathetic arousal.

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Posted by Tom Beckman on 04/03 at 09:25 AM
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