It is estimated that 13-20 percent of U.S. troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and about 30 percent of Vietnam-era veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, PTSD is ...
Mindful repetition of a mantram, a sacred word, effectively reduces symptoms of combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and insomnia, results of a randomized controlled trial show.
Only about half the veterans suffering from PTSD seek treatment, because of the stigma attached to asking for help. The VA Medical Center in San Diego is testing an ancient meditation technique called ...