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The Role of AYUSH in Mental Well-Being

The Role of AYUSH in Mental Well-Being

Ranjit Kumar Dehury, Rajeev Kumar
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 12
ISBN13: 9781799885443|ISBN10: 1799885445|EISBN13: 9781799885993
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8544-3.ch027
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Dehury, Ranjit Kumar, and Rajeev Kumar. "The Role of AYUSH in Mental Well-Being." Research Anthology on Mental Health Stigma, Education, and Treatment, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2021, pp. 457-468. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8544-3.ch027

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Dehury, R. K. & Kumar, R. (2021). The Role of AYUSH in Mental Well-Being. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Research Anthology on Mental Health Stigma, Education, and Treatment (pp. 457-468). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8544-3.ch027

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Dehury, Ranjit Kumar, and Rajeev Kumar. "The Role of AYUSH in Mental Well-Being." In Research Anthology on Mental Health Stigma, Education, and Treatment, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 457-468. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8544-3.ch027

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Abstract

Mental wellbeing was the centerpiece of the Indian system of medicine. Many healthcare issues are resolved by the peace of mind and brain stimulating processes. Of late, Government of India adopted many systems of medicines that are complementary to the modern allopathic medicines and named it AYUSH system of medicine. In this Ayurveda, Yoga, Homoeopathy, Siddha, Unani, Swa-rigppa, and additional healing systems are represented. There is also a great need for psychological wellbeing due to the rapid increase in stressful life situations. The current modern medical care is not adequate to provide mental health services in the society. At the same time, many indigenous and AYUSH system have come into action and solve the problem the best way it possible. The chapter focuses on the role of AYUSH system in catering to mental wellbeing in India. The policies of the government of India are to promote mental health and wellbeing in society. The specialties of various systems of medicine in curing the mental health conditions have been elaborated.

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