What are the risks of using mind-body therapies?

Riverside Health System

If you have a mental health condition, mind-body therapy can make your signs and symptoms worse. You may feel bad if you cannot finish a program that is set up for you. If you do not heal from a disease, or a medical condition gets worse, you may believe that mind-body therapy caused this to happen. Your pain may not decrease or go away if you choose mind-body therapies instead of other medicines and procedures. Ask your healthcare provider if mind-body therapies are right for you.

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