European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AYURVEDA AND MODERN VIEW ON MENTAL ILLNESS IN CHILDREN AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC MEASURES

Dr. Sudheer Sharma* and Dr. Rishu Sharma

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda mentioned several principles related to the mental (Manas) functioning of human body; in this regard Ayurveda described Satwa, Raja and Tama as Guna of mind. The disorders of mind mainly occurs due to imbalance of Tamas or Rajas, the disturbance of Tamas or Rajas vitiates mind and causes emotional imbalance as well as psychological disturbances. Therefore Ayurveda mentioned Rajas and Tamas as Doshas of mind which play vital role towards the mental health of children. The mental disorders related to the children are depression, insomnia, bi-polar disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety and Unmad, etc. Manas roga are associated with Manovaha srotas and behavioral alteration such as Krodha, Bhrama, Murchha, Tandra and Maddattaya, etc. also involves in mental disorders. Ayurveda mentioned several therapeutic approaches for the management of Manas roga such as; Satvavajay, Sadvritta, Yoga, Acharrasayan and uses of nootropic medicines, etc. These approaches can helps greatly in the management of Manas roga along with behavior therapies.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Manas roga, Mental illness, Satvavajay.