Textbook of Mental Health and Ayurveda

Mental Health and Ayurveda is a comprehensive exploration of the human mind through the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda and the insights of modern psychiatry. This book bridges classical concepts such as Manas Trigunas Satvabala Sattvavajaya Daivavyapashraya and Medhya Rasayanas with contemporary understanding of mental health psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches.Structured into four parts the text begins with the foundations of mental health in Ayurveda explaining the nature of the mind and the role of Rajas and Tamas in mental illness. The second part discusses classical Manas Roga including Unmada (psychosis) Apasmara (epilepsy) Vishāda (depression) Chittodvega (anxiety) Smritibhramsha (dementia) and other conditions with parallels in modern psychiatry. The third part presents Ayurvedic therapeutic approaches covering detoxification (Shodhana) rejuvenation (Rasayana) Ayurvedic psychotherapy (Sattvavajaya) and spiritual therapies (Daivavyapashraya). The final section highlights integrative perspectives with chapters on yoga meditation Medhya herbs lifestyle routines case studies and models of integrative psychiatry.Each chapter is carefully designed with learning objectives classical references comparative analysis clinical examples and research updates. The book not only provides academic depth but also offers practical guidance for applying Ayurvedic principles in modern mental health care.