Are meditation techniques more effective than relaxation therapies? A recent meta-analysis (combination of studies) published in the journal of Psychological Medicine indicated the meditation techniques to be a bit more effective than relaxation techniques in treating anxiety and it continues to remain effective at the 12 month follow-up period. Though more robust studies are required to reach a definite conclusion, the results from various studies are showing awareness-based meditation techniques to be promising supporting interventions for mind-related health challenges.