MANAGEMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS THROUGH THE CONCEPT OF SWASTHAVRITTA W.S.R. TO ROLE OF YOGA & LIFE STYLE CHANGES
Dr. Mayur Murlidhar Jadhav*, Dr. Moreshwar Ramdasji Gaikwad and Dr. Sachin Jagannath Pachange
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda considered Manas as vital functional entity of human body since mental health play important role in overall health status of individual. The quality of life is greatly affected by mental illness which mainly associated with Satwa, Raja and Tama Guna of mind. It is believed that the disorders of mind mainly arise due to the imbalance of Tamas or Rajas Guna, this disturbance further leads emotional and psychological disturbances. Rajas and Tamas can be considered as Doshas of mind affecting mental health of children. The common mental disorders of modern day life style are; insomnia, depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), etc. As per Ayurveda the behavioral factors such as Krodha, Murchha, Bhrama, Maddattaya and Tandra, etc. can triggers pathogenesis of mental disorders. The good conduction of rules of Sadvritta and Satvavajay along with Yoga and medicines, etc. offers preventive as well as therapeutic responses in mental disorders. Considering these all aspect this article discussed Ayurveda aspect of Manas roga and their management through the concept of Swasthavritta W.S.R. to the role of Yoga & life style.
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