Over the past nine years, more than 2 million American soldiers have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. As many as several hundred thousand may now suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, experts say. They struggle with anxiety, anger, depression, flashbacks and nightmares. The ailment can take years to emerge, and many more cases are likely to… Continue reading Mindfulness meditation: An effective treatment for PTSD?
Category: Meditation in the Military
AFP: War veterans say meditation could help
War veterans say meditation could help By Sebastian Smith (AFP) – 5 hours ago NEW YORK — Meditation might sound an unlikely activity for men trained in killing people and blowing things up in Afghanistan and Iraq. But US war veterans say meditation could help heal the post-war mental disturbances that afflict a growing number… Continue reading AFP: War veterans say meditation could help
Simple meditation techniques provide powerful benefits – Life and Arts – The Buffalo News
Centuries-old practice finds new popularity as a refuge from the stress of the everyday BY: Anne Neville / News Staff Reporter | @AnneNeville1 Peek into a room of meditating people, and you will be struck by their stillness. They sit, eyelids lowered, with their backs straight and hands at rest, breathing slowly and evenly. Inside… Continue reading Simple meditation techniques provide powerful benefits – Life and Arts – The Buffalo News
The “best” meditation is what works for you! by Karah Pino, MAcOM
The results of a research study from San Francisco State University came out in July of 2012 that asked the question: “What is the best meditation?” Meditation practitioners around the world would say: “The meditation I do!” and as it turns out, the research shows that it is absolutely true! The study followed people who… Continue reading The “best” meditation is what works for you! by Karah Pino, MAcOM
Meditation study seeks to help cadets prevent PTSD – Nation – The Boston Globe
Study suggests meditation may help prevent PTSD By Bryan Bender | Globe Staff December 02, 2012 NORTHFIELD, Vt. — It is part of a highly regimented daily routine at Norwich University, the nation’s oldest private military academy and a cultivator of battlefield leaders for nearly two centuries. Dressed in combat fatigues and boots, a platoon… Continue reading Meditation study seeks to help cadets prevent PTSD – Nation – The Boston Globe
Marines expanding use of meditation training – Washington Times
Mind Fitness Training found to help troops improve mental performance under stress of war While preparing for overseas deployment with the U.S. Marines late last year, Staff Sgt. Nathan Hampton participated in a series of training exercises held at Camp Pendleton, Calif., designed to make him a more effective serviceman. There were weapons qualifications. Grueling… Continue reading Marines expanding use of meditation training – Washington Times