[ABSTRACT] Hypertension is characterized by blood pressure above 14 mmHg by 9. Considered public health problem, there are several risk factors that contribute to its development, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, excessive salt intake and unhealthy habits of life. In addition, personality traits, depression and anxiety may be important triggers of the disease, according to studies. Studies on the psychological aspects of hypertension have shown that dif