Effectiveness of Meditation Techniques in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Authors

  • Dr. David Orme-Johnson Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA 52557 Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6898-5131
  • Vernon A. Barnes Ph.D. Georgia Prevention Institute, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912 Author
  • Brian Rees Medical Corps, U.S. Army Reserve, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA Author
  • Jean Tobin Transcendental Meditation for Women, Maharishi Vedic City, IA 52556, USA Author
  • Kenneth Walton, Ph.D. Institute for Prevention Research, Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA 52557, USA Author

Keywords:

metaAnalysis, PTSD, Health

Abstract

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition worldwide. The limited effectiveness of current psychological and pharmacological treatments has motivated studies on meditation techniques. This study is a comprehensive, multiple-treatments metaanalysis comparing the effectiveness of different categories of meditation in treating PTSD.

Author Biography

  • Dr. David Orme-Johnson, Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA 52557

    Department of Psychology,  Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA 52557

    Dr. Orme-Johnson has served at Maharishi International University as Professor of Psychology, Chairman of the Department of Psychology, Director of the Doctoral Program in Psychology, Co-Director of the Doctoral Program in the Neuroscience of Human Consciousness, Dean of Research, and President.

Published

2024-12-04

Issue

Vol. 2025 No. 1 (2025): Collected Research on the Transcendental Meditation Program

Section

Research Articles