Videos on Anxiety, the Stress Response, the Relaxation Response, and Cognitive Restructuring

The following video is an interesting discussion about excessive worrying and the effects it can have on health:

The following video explains the ‘stress response’ (also known as the ‘fight or flight’ response). It also explains how retraining your breathing can help you manage stress, focus your mind, and improve overall health:

The following videos explain the ‘Relaxation Response’ and how to elicit it. The relaxation response counteracts the stress response. It has been called an antidote to stress:

The following videos explain ‘cognitive restructuring’. Cognitive restructuring is a process of learning to identify and dispute irrational or maladaptive thoughts known as cognitive distortions. It can be very useful in managing anxiety and stress, by enabling us to de-stress our thinking.