The thematic approach of trauma studies in this paper explores a significant contributing factor to long-term war trauma, which includes physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect abuse. A growing body of research establishes the scientific underpinnings of Post-Traumatic symptomatology by connecting trauma to long-lasting changes in the brain anatomy, neuroendocrine modulation, immunological activation, and epigenetic programming. This leads to maltreatment as seen in shorter telomeres, linking childhood trauma to adult health problems. Resonance, resilience, and recovery constitute interrelated and active processes within the experiences of individuals affected by trauma, emphasising that the process of traumatic events sustains functionality and undergoes healing over time. These components frequently disconnect the line of adaptation, in which individuals endure considerable distress before subsequently recovering to improve the function of post-traumatic growth. This analysis explores the potential of regular ‘OM or AUM chanting’ as a non-pharmacological, complementary intervention to mitigate the neural impact of PTSD, particularly in children affected by war trauma. Drawing on neuroimaging and electrophysiological evidence related to meditation and chanting, many researchers suggest that ‘OM or AUM chanting’ offers a pathway to neuroplastic healing. This paper suggests that consistent practice of OM chanting could lead to structural changes, such as increased hippocampal volume and enhanced PFC grey matter density, thereby helping to normalize the dysregulated stress response system in the PTSD-affected brain. The review advocates for controlled clinical trials to formally investigate ‘OM or AUM chanting’ as an accessible, cost-effective, and powerful adjunct therapy for neurobiological healing in PTSD.
MA. et al. (2026) studied this question.