The Theoretical and Empirical Basis for Meditation as an Intervention for PTSD
Lang, Ariel J.; Strauss, Jennifer L.; Bomyea, Jessica; Bormann, Jill E.; Hickman, Steven D.; Good, Raquel C.; Essex, Michael (2012). The Theoretical and Empirical Basis for Meditation as an Intervention for PTSD. Behavior Modification, 36(6), 759–786.
Review of mindfulness, mantra and compassion meditation as possible interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder. This is a broader meditation review, not a trial establishing TM-specific efficacy.
- Year
- 2012
- Journal
- Behavior Modification
- Publication type
- Journal
- Paper type
- Research Review
- Section
- Review Papers
Findings (2)
Review Paper—Psychology
Describes possible psychological mechanisms through which meditation could address PTSD symptoms.
Transcendental Meditation · Review Paper
Review Paper—Health
Finds limited but promising evidence and recommends further evaluation rather than firm conclusions about effectiveness.
Transcendental Meditation · Review Paper