Effects of HRV biofeedback training on reducing anxiety-, stress- and traumatic stress symptoms among police officers in Iceland

• Main Author: Katrín Ása Karlsdóttir 1995-
• Other Authors: Háskólinn í Reykjavík
• Format: Bachelor Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Sálfræði; Þjálfun; Hjartsláttarmælingar; Lögreglumenn; Kvíði; Streita; Áfallastreita; Psychology; Biofeedback training; Police; Anxiety; Stress; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Draga; Iceland
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1946/44723

In their occupation, police officers experience stressful situations, witness traumatic events, and have to make critical decisions under high pressure. These circumstances can take a toll on the officer‘s mental health. Research has shown that HRV biofeedback training can significantly improve indi...