Shapiro D H, Giber D
Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1978 Mar;35(3):294-302. doi: 10.1001/archpsyc.1978.01770270044003.
We review the research literature dealing with the psychotherapeutic effects of meditation. The first part of the article reviews studies in which meditation is viewed as a self-regulation strategy. In the second part, studies in which meditation is viewed as a technique for inducing altered states of consciousness are reviewed. We conclude by giving guidelines and suggestions for future research.
