Psychiatric Problems Precipitated by Transcendental Meditation
Psychological Reports October 1, 1976 DOI: 10.2466/pr0.1976.39.2.601 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractTranscendental Meditation (TM) is highly effective for properly selected individuals when administered by knowledgeable practitioners, but it is not a universal cure. When used indiscriminately, clinical evidence suggests the technique can trigger serious psychiatric issues, including depression, agitation, and schizophrenic decompensation.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Transcendental Meditation |
| Citations | 87 |
| Key finding | 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.