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September 2019 PMID 31436595

Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults: a quantitative systematic review.

Susan I Hopper, Sherrie L Murray, Lucille R Ferrara, Joanne K Singleton

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What people are saying

The digital discussions reflect strong agreement with the review’s findings, often citing specific studies like the 2019 meta-analysis showing reductions in cortisol and blood pressure, using words like 'effective' and 'should be everyone's default,' which demonstrate both high interest and belief in the impact of diaphragmatic breathing. Engagement is deep, with users sharing personal experiences and emphasizing the practical, health-related benefits that could influence stress management practices broadly.

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Most discussions support the positive findings of the review, emphasizing diaphragmatic breathing's effectiveness in stress reduction.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, highlighting scientific studies and practical applications like stress management techniques.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many posts reference specific studies, their findings, and personal experiences, indicating deep engagement with the topic.

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The discussions suggest the topic is considered highly relevant, especially with mentions of stress management, health benefits, and practical use, implying significant influence.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review aimed to evaluate whether diaphragmatic breathing helps reduce stress in adults by examining existing studies, focusing on its impact on both physiological and psychological stress.
  • The review found only three relevant studies, including one randomized controlled trial and two quasiexperimental studies, which all suggested that diaphragmatic breathing can be effective, although their differences prevented combining their results statistically.
  • Given the high costs and limited access to medication-based stress treatments, diaphragmatic breathing emerges as a promising low-cost, self-administered approach to managing stress, but more consistent research is needed to confirm its benefits.
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Guy Fincham, PhD
@breath_Guy · X

Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults: a quantitative systematic review

Aug 7, 2025 · 3 likes · 2,074 followers View post →
Manal Al-Musallam منال المسلم
@ManalAlMusallam · X

1. تقليل التوتر والقلق أظهرت مراجعة منهجية نُشرت في قاعدة بيانات PubMed أن التنفس البطني يقلل من التوتر النفسي والفيزيولوجي. الدراسات المشمولة أظهرت انخفاضًا في معدل التنفس، ومستويات هرمون الكورتيزول، وضغط الدم بعد ممارسة هذه التقنية. https://t.co/cJ9qovO94O

Jun 12, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,931 followers View post →
Canpolat Çelik
@pt_neuro · X

Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults: a quantitative systematic review https://t.co/lpQFwZ4kuH

Nov 26, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,928 followers View post →
Erwan Le Corre
@ErwanLeCorre · X

This 2019 study - link below - found that SLOW diaphragmatic breathing (3–7 breaths per minute), reduces physiological stress markers (cortisol, blood pressure) as well as psychological stress measured by tools like the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21. https://t.co/TPvkfq0oix https://t.co/4D9i0aztvA

Mar 4, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 53,862 followers View post →
Erwan Le Corre
@ErwanLeCorre · X

Diaphragmatic breathing should be everyone’s default respiratory pattern, but it’s not. Therefore it’s a quick and effective non-pharmacologic intervention for reducing psychological stress…that’s often caused by shallow breathing in the first place

Mar 22, 2025 · 1 like · 53,862 followers View post →
Breath Before Sound
@BreathB4Sound · X

Even a 2019 meta-analysis confirms: Slow diaphragmatic breathing reduces stress (mental + physical), lowers blood pressure and cortisol—even in short sessions. https://t.co/F8B2FVG2ae

Aug 3, 2025 · 1 like · 3 followers View post →

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Edgar Rafael
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Guy Fincham, PhD
@breath_Guy · X

Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults: a quantitative systematic review

Aug 7, 2025 · 3 likes · 2,074 followers View post →
Breath Before Sound
@BreathB4Sound · X

Even a 2019 meta-analysis confirms: Slow diaphragmatic breathing reduces stress (mental + physical), lowers blood pressure and cortisol—even in short sessions. https://t.co/F8B2FVG2ae

Aug 3, 2025 · 1 like · 3 followers View post →
Heba Al Musallam
@hebaalmusallam · X

RT @ManalAlMusallam: 1. تقليل التوتر والقلق أظهرت مراجعة منهجية نُشرت في قاعدة بيانات PubMed أن التنفس البطني يقلل من التوتر النفسي والفيزي…

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Manal Al-Musallam منال المسلم
@ManalAlMusallam · X

1. تقليل التوتر والقلق أظهرت مراجعة منهجية نُشرت في قاعدة بيانات PubMed أن التنفس البطني يقلل من التوتر النفسي والفيزيولوجي. الدراسات المشمولة أظهرت انخفاضًا في معدل التنفس، ومستويات هرمون الكورتيزول، وضغط الدم بعد ممارسة هذه التقنية. https://t.co/cJ9qovO94O

Jun 12, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,931 followers View post →
Erwan Le Corre
@ErwanLeCorre · X

Diaphragmatic breathing should be everyone’s default respiratory pattern, but it’s not. Therefore it’s a quick and effective non-pharmacologic intervention for reducing psychological stress…that’s often caused by shallow breathing in the first place

Mar 22, 2025 · 1 like · 53,862 followers View post →
mary
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Healthspan Habits LLC
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RT @ErwanLeCorre: This 2019 study - link below - found that SLOW diaphragmatic breathing (3–7 breaths per minute), reduces physiological st…

Mar 4, 2025 · 1 share · 125 followers View post →
Erwan Le Corre
@ErwanLeCorre · X

This 2019 study - link below - found that SLOW diaphragmatic breathing (3–7 breaths per minute), reduces physiological stress markers (cortisol, blood pressure) as well as psychological stress measured by tools like the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21. https://t.co/TPvkfq0oix https://t.co/4D9i0aztvA

Mar 4, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 53,862 followers View post →
Leon Douglas
@LeonDou32122599 · X

Why carry your duress to bed. Tbh this helped me to maintain the progress made with the cranial osteopathy treatments I was receiving. Removing the stress off of the diaphragm and the core. #FND https://t.co/lUyaqbh6eO

Jan 12, 2024 · 380 followers View post →
Performance Psychology
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Hopper, Susan I.1,2; Murray, Sherrie L.1,2; Ferrara, Lucille R.1,2; Singleton, Joanne K.1,2. Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults: a quantitative systematic

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Performance Psychology
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Hopper, Susan I.1,2; Murray, Sherrie L.1,2; Ferrara, Lucille R.1,2; Singleton, Joanne K.1,2. Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults: a quantitative systematic

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Performance Psychology
@AthletesPsych · X

Hopper, Susan I.1,2; Murray, Sherrie L.1,2; Ferrara, Lucille R.1,2; Singleton, Joanne K.1,2. Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults: a quantitative systematic

Apr 25, 2023 · 790 followers View post →
Performance Psychology
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Hopper, Susan I.1,2; Murray, Sherrie L.1,2; Ferrara, Lucille R.1,2; Singleton, Joanne K.1,2. Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults: a quantitative systematic

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Canpolat Çelik
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Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults: a quantitative systematic review https://t.co/lpQFwZ4kuH

Nov 26, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,928 followers View post →
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RT @salivatesting: Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults: a quantitative s…

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Mark Longster
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Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults: a quantitative systematic review #SalivaryCortisol #Stress #BreathingTherapy #DiaphragmaticBreathing https://t.co/IQOABGW3LD

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