Purpose of this Activity

Stress, anxiety, worry, aggression have all increased significantly in recent years. Individuals throughout the world are reacting physically and mentally to constant stress, tension, and anxiety.  The World Health Organization has stated that stress has become a “World Wide Epidemic."

This presentation addresses the significant health problems of stress and stress-related conditions, and presents research on the medical benefits of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique. There will be an overview of the effects of stress on physical and mental health, and a review of the research on the effectiveness of the TM technique in the management of stress-related disorders. Studies comparing the TM's effectiveness to other modalities are discussed, as well as the application of TM in clinical practice.