Abstract

The feasibility and efficacy of relaxation techniques with non psychotic individuals, there is still paucity of researches on the effects ofrelaxation training applied on schizophrenic patients. Current theoretical speculation and research evidences suggest that elevated anxiety level, stress & tension and poor anxiety coping skills may be important aspects of the schizophrenic process. This study evaluated the effectiveness of progressive muscular relaxation in the treatment of persons with schizophrenia who experienced significant anxiety and stress with residual symptoms despite their adherence to medication. 05 medicated schizophrenic female patients were taken for treatment. After twenty two weeks of training, subjects reported lower level of anxiety and stress

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