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Purpose of Review

This article provides a brief overview of psychological factors that influence performance, such as performance anxiety and different kinds of stress. This review also provides a brief description of external and internal factors which may impact a performer and techniques that have been linked to better stress management and emotion regulation.

Recent Findings

Numerous psychoneurobiological factors can influence the inner life of a performer and impact their ability to function. It is important for a performer and their care team to understand the potential impact of stress and traumatic stress on various layers of the nervous system, influencing body, and voice.

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Maintaining an understanding of various elements that may affect a performer and learning techniques to create stronger emotional and physical regulation can be beneficial for a performer.

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Monti, E., Carroll, L.M. Psychology of Performance. Curr Otorhinolaryngol Rep 11, 381–386 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40136-023-00469-y

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