Managing Stress - Evaluation (2)

Biofeedback:

Strengths:

• Non-invasive
• No side effects (compared to drugs)
• Gives individual self-control over stress response (this sense of control may actually reduce the stress rather than biofeedback itself)

Weaknesses:

• May need expensive equipment/trained staff
• Requires effort and commitment - not easy to learn
• Only treats symptoms of stress, not the causes such as workplace tension
• Short-term - although it may provide patient with long-term techniquesd to reduce their stress