Individual Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Using Mantram Repetition: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Jill E Bormann, Steven R Thorp, Eric Smith, Mark Glickman, Danielle Beck, Dorothy Plumb, Shibei Zhao, Princess E Ackland, Carie S Rodgers, Pia Heppner, Lawrence R Herz, A Rani Elwy

October 2018 Am J Psychiatry

Synopsis of Social media discussions

These discussions clearly show strong support and personal interest, with examples like a user mentioning they've practiced mantram daily for 10 years, and comments emphasizing the technique's potential to improve sleep and reduce PTSD symptoms. The tone ranges from supportive to inquisitive, using phrases like 'study showed significant improvements' and 'more studies needed,' highlighting both admiration and a desire for further validation.

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Agreement
 Strong agreement

Most discussions highlight the positive findings of the study, emphasizing that mantram repetition effectively reduces PTSD symptoms, indicating strong support.

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Interest
 High level of interest

Participants show high enthusiasm and curiosity about the topic, referencing personal experiences and calling for further research.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

While many posts actively discuss the methods and implications, some are straightforward retweets or brief mentions, indicating mostly moderate engagement.

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Impact
 High level of impact

The posts reflect a recognition of the research's significance, with comments about potential benefits for veterans and calls for more studies, suggesting a high perceived impact.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Facebook

4 Posts

Twitter

15 Posts

Blogs

1 Articles

News

1 Articles

Reddit

3 Posts

Metrics

Video Views

812

Total Likes

31

Extended Reach

69,269

Social Features

26

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study examined whether individual mantram repetition therapy, a non-trauma-focused technique involving silent repetition of sacred words, is effective in reducing PTSD symptoms in veterans, compared to present-centered therapy.
  • Results showed that veterans in the mantram group experienced significantly greater reductions in PTSD severity both immediately after treatment and at the 2-month follow-up, with more participants in this group no longer meeting PTSD criteria.
  • The study suggests that mantram repetition may be a beneficial nontrauma-focused treatment option for PTSD, improving symptoms like intrusive thoughts and emotional distress, and it was well-received by participants.