Psychological Medicine; Cambridge Vol. 49, Iss. 13,  (Oct 2019): 2118-2133. DOI:10.1017/S0033291719001600 To what extent meditation techniques (which incorporate practices to regulate attention, construct individual values, or deconstruct self-related assumptions), are more or less effective than relaxation therapy in the treatment of anxiety, is not clear. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of meditation compared to relaxation in reducing anxiety. A systematic review from PubMed, Embase, PsycInfo and the Cochrane Central was conducted.. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.