All staff at this clinic in Kampala practice Transcendental Meditation which has been shown to have significant benefits for PTSD as well as other areas of mental and physical health.

A powerful relief protocol is being implemented in Uganda to reduce stress and help with the revitalization of the life of Congolese refugees currently living in Uganda. The Transcendental Meditation technique has been repeatedly found to be effective in reducing PTSD and allowing normal social functioning in traumatized populations.

This project was started at the request of local community leaders who wanted to create greater harmony between tribal groups in the area. It addresses both PTSD and social harmony issues. SaveSave

Combating the effects of PTSD. Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali interviews Solomon Mwangi, Director for African PTSD relief projects in Kenya, Dr. David F. O’Connell PH.D and Author of “Prescribing Health: Transcendental Meditation in Contemporary Medical Care”, and David Shapiro, President of African PTSD.