The Permanente journal
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The Permanente journal · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of transcendental meditation on employee stress, depression, and burnout: a randomized controlled study.
Workplace stress and burnout are pervasive problems, affecting employee performance and personal health. ⋯ The Transcendental Meditation program was effective in reducing psychological distress in teachers and support staff working in a therapeutic school for students with behavioral problems. These findings have important implications for employees’ job performance as well as their mental and physical health.