Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy (Jul 19, 2018). DOI:10.1037/tra0000346 Objective: Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a mental technique using a mantra to facilitate meditation. TM has a potential for treating symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but its clinical efficacy remains to be clarified. This pilot study evaluated the acceptability, preliminary effectiveness, and neurophysiology of TM for veterans with PTSD.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.