Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:

1. Recognize the prevalence of stress and anxiety disorders among adults and children.
2. Describe the effects of these disorders on physical and mental health.
3. Explain how the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique affects brain chemistry and the physiology.
4. Summarize research on the clinical effectiveness of the TM technique in reducing stress, and treating symptoms of anxiety and PTSD.
5. Summarize research on the clinical effectiveness of the TM technique compared to other options and stress management techniques.