This book delves on the role of Hinduism in psychiatric practice. It puts in simple words the key aspects of Hinduism which have a relationship with psychiatry. How Hinduism influences the presentation of psychiatric disorders, psychopathology, role of family and society, and management of psychiatric disorders. It emphasizes the ethical challenges due to this interplay.
This book delves on the role of Hinduism in psychiatric practice. It puts in simple words the key aspects of Hinduism which have a relationship with psychiatry. How Hinduism influences the presentation of psychiatric disorders, psychopathology, role of family and society, and management of psychiatric disorders. It emphasizes the ethical challenges due to this interplay.
Depression is one of the commonest problems in clinical practice. It causes social, occupational, financial, and interpersonal difficulties. Moreover, depression also causes increased medical morbidity and mortality through suicide, accidents, and worsening of medical problems such as cardiac diseases, respiratory diseases and stroke. Most people suffering from depression first go to their general physicians or family physicians. However, mos