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|description= Diagnosis and Management of Psychiatric diseases in Ayurveda
|description= Diagnosis and Management of Psychiatric diseases in Ayurveda
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|data3 = Basisht G.<sup>2</sup>
|data3 = [[Gopal Basisht|Basisht G.]]<sup>2</sup>
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|data4 = Deole Y.S.<sup>3</sup>, Aneesh E. G.<sup>2</sup>
|data4 = [[Yogesh Deole|Deole Y.S.]]<sup>3</sup>, Aneesh E. G.<sup>4</sup>
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|data5 = <sup>1</sup> Chief Consultant, Hitayurveda healthcare center, KR Puram, Hasaan, Karnataka, India
|data5 = <sup>1</sup> Chief Consultant, Hitayurveda healthcare center, KR Puram, Hasaan, Karnataka, India
<sup>2</sup>[[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre]], I.T.& R.A., Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
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<sup>3</sup> Executive Editor and Professor in Kayachikitsa, G.J.Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India
<sup>3</sup> Executive Editor and Professor in Kayachikitsa, G.J.Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India
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<p style="text-align:justify;">This article is based on a lecture delivered by Dr. Narayana Prakash B, Chief consultant, Hitayurveda Health care, KRPuram, Hassan, Karnataka, India., in Prof. M. S. Baghel Memorial Lecture Series on Sep 09, 2021.
This article is based on a lecture delivered by Dr. Narayana Prakash B, Chief consultant, Hitayurveda Health care, KRPuram, Hassan, Karnataka, India., in Prof. M. S. Baghel Memorial Lecture Series on Sep 09, 2021.
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[[Ayurveda]] considers body and mind as interconnected entities. It does not separate one from the other in the holistic concept of [[Purusha]]. The treatment for body and mind is mentioned by ancient scholars for almost all diseases. Health is the foundation of virtue, wealth, enjoyment, and salvation; diseases are the destroyers of it.</p>
[[Ayurveda]] considers body and mind as interconnected entities. It does not separate one from the other in the holistic concept of [[Purusha]]. The treatment for body and mind is mentioned by ancient scholars for almost all diseases. Health is the foundation of virtue, wealth, enjoyment, and salvation; diseases are the destroyers of it.
==General causes for the diseases of the mind==
==General causes for the diseases of the mind==
===Role of intellect ([[buddhi]])===
===Role of intellect ([[buddhi]])===
Thoughts are objects of the mind. The mind is continuously involved in process of thinking. The intellect ([[buddhi]])controls the mind and regulates its thinking. It differentiates good and bad thoughts. Continuous indulgence of the mind in harmful thinking and the inability of intellect to control it results in diseases.
Thoughts are objects of the mind. The mind is continuously involved in process of thinking. The intellect ([[buddhi]]) controls the mind and regulates its thinking. It differentiates good and bad thoughts. Continuous indulgence of the mind in harmful thinking and the inability of intellect to control it results in diseases.
===Role of sense organs ([[indriya]])===
===Role of sense organs ([[indriya]])===
The use of incompatible dietetics (viruddhaaahara), can cause psychic disorders. If food is proper, the mind will be healthy. Dietary regulations (aharavidhi) shall be followed while taking food. Then only does it nourish the body and mind. Food plays important role in the manifestation of many psychological diseases.
The use of incompatible dietetics (viruddhaaahara), can cause psychic disorders. If food is proper, the mind will be healthy. Dietary regulations (aharavidhi) shall be followed while taking food. Then only does it nourish the body and mind. Food plays important role in the manifestation of many psychological diseases.
==Mental disorders in children==
===Mental disorders in children===
In the pediatric age group, the mind is seldom afflicted. The psychic abnormalities start by the influence of surroundings as the child grows. The positive or negative inputs from the surroundings lead to nourishment or deprivation of the mind.
In the pediatric age group, the mind is seldom afflicted. The psychic abnormalities start by the influence of surroundings as the child grows. The positive or negative inputs from the surroundings lead to nourishment or deprivation of the mind.
Impairment in body activity (cheshta vibhrama): Controlled and relevant motor activity gets impaired. There might be hyperactivity or hypoactivity.
Impairment in body activity (cheshta vibhrama): Controlled and relevant motor activity gets impaired. There might be hyperactivity or hypoactivity.
Impaired social activity (achara vibhrama): The behavior and social attitude of the patient would be unfair, improper, and irrelevant. He may violate all ethics and manners. For eg. the Patient may remain undressed, unhygienic, or have odd dressing.
Impaired social activity (achara vibhrama): The behavior and social attitude of the patient would be unfair, improper, and irrelevant. He may violate all ethics and manners. For eg. the patient may remain undressed, unhygienic, or have odd dressing.
====Types and Clinical features====
====Types and Clinical features====
'''Rational therapy based on reasoning (yuktivyapashraya):''' This consists of a proper dietetic regimen and medication.
'''Rational therapy based on reasoning (yuktivyapashraya):''' This consists of a proper dietetic regimen and medication.
'''Psychotherapy (sattvavajaya):''' It includes the restraint of the mind from harmful/unwholesome objects. It is specifically implemented in anxiety and depression.
'''Psychotherapy (sattvavajaya):''' It includes the restraint of the mind from harmful/unwholesome objects. It is specifically implemented in anxiety and depression.
==Further reading==
==Further reading==
*Vagbhata, Ashtanga hridayam, Sarvangasundara commentary by Arunadutta, Chaukambha Orientalia, Varanasi-2007,Uttara Tantra,Chapter 6,Unmada Pratishedhadhyaya.
*Vagbhata, Ashtanga hridayam, Sarvangasundara commentary by Arunadutta, Chaukambha Orientalia, Varanasi-2007, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 6, Unmada Pratishedhadhyaya.
*Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, English translation and edited by Kaviraj Kunjalal Bhishagranta; published by Chowkhambha Sanskrit series, Vol.ll, Uttara tantra, Chapters 60,61 and 62
*Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, English translation and edited by Kaviraj Kunjalal Bhishagranta; published by Chowkhambha Sanskrit series, Vol.ll, Uttara tantra, Chapters 60, 61 and 62
*Yoga ratnakara, Vidyotini hindi commentary, edited by Sri Brahmashankara Shastri, Choukhambha Sanskrit Samsthana , Varanasi, Purvaardha, page 488-496
*Yoga ratnakara, Vidyotini hindi commentary, edited by Sri Brahmashankara Shastri, Choukhambha Sanskrit Samsthana , Varanasi, Purvaardha, page 488-496
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