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Holistic mental health care East West Integrated Approach for Psychological Wellbeing

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Dr. Piyush Trivedi
Dr. Piyush Trivedi

mental health, medhya rasayana, aachaar rasayana, golden rules of happiness, ashtanga yoga, yajna, savik karma, somatic health, pollution, stambh, up-stambh

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Holistic Mental Health Care Blending of western science with eastern wisdom for a healthier world By Dr. Piyush Trivedi, PhD. Clinical Psychology Assistant Professor & HOD, Department of Scientific Spirituality Studies
Why the blending of east and west is required? Are Western models appropriate for developing countries? (Topic Discussed in the Regional Workshop Bangkok, Thailand, 11-14 December 2006) In summary, the participants concluded that Western models should be closely studied, adapted to suit the local culture, and tested for their appropriateness prior to their application in the Member States of the Region.
Definition of Mental Health Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorders. It is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. –World Health Organization
What is a holistic approach? • dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part; • Holistic medicine: treatment that deals with the whole person, not just the injury or disease (source: dictionary.cambridge.org)
1. (Medhya Rasāyana) Brain Tonics (Ayurveda) 2. Behavioural Rasāyana (Codes of conduct) (Ayurveda, Culture, Moral Education) 3. Golden Rules of Happiness (Lifestyle and Philosophy) (Spirituality, Philosophy) 4. Aṣṭāṁga Yoga (Yoga) Mental Health 5. Yajña and other Sātvika Karma (Spirituality, Culture, Tourism) 6. Somatic Health (Ayurveda) 7. Pollution (Biological and Psychological) (Psychology, Environment Science) 8. Staṁbha (Vāta- Pitta-Kapha) and Upasthambh (Āhāra- Nidrā-Brahmacarya) (Ayurveda, Spirituality)
Rasāyana (promotive medicine) is useful acquiring memory, intelligence, psycho immunity and many other mental capabilities. Brāhma Rasāyana is available in Indian market. It can help in increasing concentration in studies. 1. (Medhya Rasāyana) Brain Tonics (Ayurveda)
•Truthfulness •Free from Anger •Abstaining from wine •Regular use of Ghee •Having senses concentrated to spirituality 2. Behavioural Rasāyana (Codes of conduct) (Ayurveda, Culture, Moral Education)
• Wake up Early in the Morning • Desire for the company of the good • One should take up those means of livelihood which are not contradictory to dharma (social and religious ethics). Likewise he should pursue life of peace and study. Thus he enjoys happiness. 3. Golden Rules of Happiness (Lifestyle and Philosophy) (Spirituality, Philosophy)
• Asana (Shirshashan etc.) • Pranayama (Brahmri, Kapalbhati etc.) • Yognidra • Meditation • Shatkarma (Tratak etc.) 4. Aṣṭāṁga Yoga (Yoga)
• Yagya • Sadhana • Tirthatan/Mental Health Resort • Prosocial activities (Aradhana) 5. Sātvika Karma (Spirituality, Culture, Tourism)
• Dincharya (Regular Exercise/Asana/Shramdaan etc.) • Ritucharya • Study of Sutrasthanam (Charak Samhita, Shrushut Samhita, Ashtang Hriday etc.) 6. Somatic Health (Ayurveda)
• Tree plantation • Environment Friendly Solutions • Prevention of Psychological Pollution 7. Pollution (Environment Pollution and Psychological Pollution) (Psychology, Environment Science)
• Vataj Ahar-Vihar--Vataj Unmaad • Pitaj Ahar-Vihar--Pitaj Unmaad • Kaphaj Ahar-Vihar-Kaphaj Unmaad 8A Staṁbha (Vāta-Pitta-Kapha)
Āhāra (Ayurveda, Spirituality) 8B Upstaṁbha (Āhāra - Nindra - Brahmacarya )
Nindra (Ayurveda, Spirituality) • Go to bad within one Prahar (three hours) after the sunset. • Get up In Brahmmuhurt (1.5 hours before sunrise) 8BUpstaṁbha (Āhāra-Nindra-Brahmacarya)
• Sexual intercourse can make the brain as if sinking and can lead to depression. Brahmacarya (Ayurveda, Spirituality) … 8BUpstaṁbha (Āhāra-Nindra-Brahmacarya)

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Holistic mental health care East West Integrated Approach for Psychological Wellbeing

  • 1. Holistic Mental Health Care Blending of western science with eastern wisdom for a healthier world By Dr. Piyush Trivedi, PhD. Clinical Psychology Assistant Professor & HOD, Department of Scientific Spirituality Studies
  • 2. Why the blending of east and west is required? Are Western models appropriate for developing countries? (Topic Discussed in the Regional Workshop Bangkok, Thailand, 11-14 December 2006) In summary, the participants concluded that Western models should be closely studied, adapted to suit the local culture, and tested for their appropriateness prior to their application in the Member States of the Region.
  • 3. Definition of Mental Health Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorders. It is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. –World Health Organization
  • 4. What is a holistic approach? • dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part; • Holistic medicine: treatment that deals with the whole person, not just the injury or disease (source: dictionary.cambridge.org)
  • 5. 1. (Medhya Rasāyana) Brain Tonics (Ayurveda) 2. Behavioural Rasāyana (Codes of conduct) (Ayurveda, Culture, Moral Education) 3. Golden Rules of Happiness (Lifestyle and Philosophy) (Spirituality, Philosophy) 4. Aṣṭāṁga Yoga (Yoga) Mental Health 5. Yajña and other Sātvika Karma (Spirituality, Culture, Tourism) 6. Somatic Health (Ayurveda) 7. Pollution (Biological and Psychological) (Psychology, Environment Science) 8. Staṁbha (Vāta- Pitta-Kapha) and Upasthambh (Āhāra- Nidrā-Brahmacarya) (Ayurveda, Spirituality)
  • 6. Rasāyana (promotive medicine) is useful acquiring memory, intelligence, psycho immunity and many other mental capabilities. Brāhma Rasāyana is available in Indian market. It can help in increasing concentration in studies. 1. (Medhya Rasāyana) Brain Tonics (Ayurveda)
  • 7. •Truthfulness •Free from Anger •Abstaining from wine •Regular use of Ghee •Having senses concentrated to spirituality 2. Behavioural Rasāyana (Codes of conduct) (Ayurveda, Culture, Moral Education)
  • 8. • Wake up Early in the Morning • Desire for the company of the good • One should take up those means of livelihood which are not contradictory to dharma (social and religious ethics). Likewise he should pursue life of peace and study. Thus he enjoys happiness. 3. Golden Rules of Happiness (Lifestyle and Philosophy) (Spirituality, Philosophy)
  • 9. • Asana (Shirshashan etc.) • Pranayama (Brahmri, Kapalbhati etc.) • Yognidra • Meditation • Shatkarma (Tratak etc.) 4. Aṣṭāṁga Yoga (Yoga)
  • 10. • Yagya • Sadhana • Tirthatan/Mental Health Resort • Prosocial activities (Aradhana) 5. Sātvika Karma (Spirituality, Culture, Tourism)
  • 11. • Dincharya (Regular Exercise/Asana/Shramdaan etc.) • Ritucharya • Study of Sutrasthanam (Charak Samhita, Shrushut Samhita, Ashtang Hriday etc.) 6. Somatic Health (Ayurveda)
  • 12. • Tree plantation • Environment Friendly Solutions • Prevention of Psychological Pollution 7. Pollution (Environment Pollution and Psychological Pollution) (Psychology, Environment Science)
  • 13. • Vataj Ahar-Vihar--Vataj Unmaad • Pitaj Ahar-Vihar--Pitaj Unmaad • Kaphaj Ahar-Vihar-Kaphaj Unmaad 8A Staṁbha (Vāta-Pitta-Kapha)
  • 15. Nindra (Ayurveda, Spirituality) • Go to bad within one Prahar (three hours) after the sunset. • Get up In Brahmmuhurt (1.5 hours before sunrise) 8BUpstaṁbha (Āhāra-Nindra-Brahmacarya)
  • 16. • Sexual intercourse can make the brain as if sinking and can lead to depression. Brahmacarya (Ayurveda, Spirituality) … 8BUpstaṁbha (Āhāra-Nindra-Brahmacarya)