THE ROLE OF NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL METHODS OF HEALING IN MENTAL DISORDERS
Abstract
The progress of civilization in modern era witnessed physical as well as mental burden on society, this stress of current scenario results mental illness associated with anxiety and depression. Modern science presented many researches and information about the psychiatric diseases and progress is still continued. The general disorders of the mind are described by physician along with their treatment options. In some diseases, their treatment is very successful, but in some cases treatment does not seem to be fruitful. Ayurveda's approach to this subject is somewhat different as compared to modern medical science. Ayurveda recognizes two mental Doshas called Raja and Tama which causes mental disorders. The cases of schizophrenia and dementia described as resultant of Manodoshavikar in Ayurveda. Ayurveda suggested that one should balance Manodosha in order to get rid of mental defects. Present article summarizes role of non-pharmacological methods of healing in mental disorders.
Key-Words: Ayurveda, Mental, Disorders, Manodosha
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