Anxiety and Complementary Health Approaches | NCCIH

Anxiety and Complementary Health Approaches | NCCIH

Anxiety and Complementary Health Approaches

Researchers are studying a variety of complementary health approaches to see whether they might be helpful for occasional anxiety or anxiety disorders. There is some evidence that mindfulness and other forms of meditation, music, relaxation techniques, and melatonin may be efficacious for anxiety, especially anxiety associated with medical procedures or chronic medical problems. However, there is not enough evidence on other complementary health approaches for anxiety to draw definitive conclusions about their efficacy. Read more » What the Science Says: Arthritis and Complementary Health Approaches Learn what current research has to say about: Acupuncture Massage Therapy Mindfulness Meditation Relaxation Techniques Chamomile Kava Melatonin Lavender Read more » Additional Resources Scientific Literature  Information for Your Patients