ROLE OF MANTRAS IN MENTAL HEALTH
Abstract
Mental health is a sense of wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem. It can disturb behavioral balance. Mantra therapy can be control of stress, depression, anxiety, fear and promotion of mental health and happiness. Studies have shown that Mantras can have beneficial effects on the health of the body as well as positive results in Mental & Physical levels. Mantras have become an important tool in today’s Mental Illness out society.
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