Psychiatric Problems Precipitated by Transcendental Meditation
Psychological Reports October 1, 1976 DOI: 10.2466/pr0.1976.39.2.601 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Transcendental Meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Citations | 87 |
| Key points | Transcendental Meditation can precipitate serious psychiatric problems such as depression, agitation, and schizophrenic decompensation when used indiscriminately. |
Abstract
Like many procedures, Transcendental Meditation (TM) proves extremely effective when applied to properly selected cases by informed practitioners. It is not a panacea. In fact, when used indiscriminately, there are clinical indications that the procedure can precipitate serious psychiatric problems such as depression, agitation, and even schizophrenic decompensation.
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