Stress Management Techniques and its Effects on Health Promotion

Stress is among the most problems in front of societies in the present time and affects physical, mental and social health of people. Stress according to Selye is “any non–specific response of the body to any demand for change.” Stress coping methods are behavioral, cognitive and psychological efforts to deal with stress.
This study is conducted in review method. Data collected based on Persian and English data bases, according to 16 Persian keywords and 9 Latin keywords in the period of 2000 to 2011. Sixty two documents remained in the assessment of the study after approving the quality by three members of the research team was approved and entered into the final analysis process
Biofeedback, Guided Imagery, Diaphragmatic Breathing, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Progressive Muscle Relaxation are among the most effective techniques of reducing stress and have different effectiveness in various groups.
Using stress management techniques which are easy to learn and practice in health or disease population by health practitioners such as social workers are led to enhance public health in society.