For over a decade, the David Lynch Foundation has offered TM as a simple, easy-to-learn approach for reducing symptoms of PTSD and depression among serving defence personnel and military veterans in many countries around the world.
Studies on the highly positive effects of TM on defence service-related PTSD and other chronic mental health conditions have been documented in the Lancet Journal of Psychiatry, Military Medicine, and many other publications.
Left untreated, anxiety, chronic trauma and PTSD cripples functioning and places active service personnel and veterans at great risk for violent and self-destructive behaviour including:
– Alcoholism or drug abuse
– Severe depression, anxiety, or emotional numbness
– Family and employment problems
– Higher risk of suicide
I began practicing TM after my ADF career had ended.
It was a highly valuable tool for me during the turbulent transition from military life and continues to offer me a source of calm and reassurance in my life.
I continue to reflect on how valuable TM would have been for me during my ADF career.”
TP
Air Force, Air Crew
(15 years Australian Defence Force service)
Traumas that I brought into the Marine Corps caught up and that led to a pretty detailed plan for suicide.
TM worked for me, and it has worked for thousands of my brothers and sisters. It’s given me the opportunity not just to survive on earth but to thrive here and to live a life that is truly full of purpose, meaning, connection, and service.”Paul Downs
US Marine Veteran
I strongly believe that it is a positive way to either add energy or relax unwind, which I often found difficult to do during my ADF career.
It is my opinion that this technique should be made available to all members of the ADF”
TP
Air Crew
Australian Defence
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About the Transcendental Meditation® (TM) Technique
It is a simple, natural, effortless technique practiced 20 minutes twice a day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed. It has been taught by highly qualified Certified teachers worldwide for over 65 years and requires no change in lifestyle or adoption of any belief system.
About the Transcendental Meditation® (TM) Technique
It is a simple, natural, effortless technique practiced 20 minutes twice a day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed. It has been taught by highly qualified Certified teachers worldwide for over 65 years and requires no change in lifestyle or adoption of any belief system.