Role of Yoga and Meditation in Mental Health Disorders

Abstract

Mental diseases contribute significantly to the global disease burden and impact people in all communities across the world. Mental illnesses frequently begin in childhood. Because every third person in India's cities is a youth, mental and behavioral disorders are becoming a growing element of the country's health concerns. Mental health is more than just the absence of sickness; it is a whole condition of well-being. Physical and emotional stress are caused by rapidly changing social and technical factors such as violent media graphics, drug usage, family mobility, and tiny family structures. If we look at Ayurveda, mental wellness is really important for a good personality. Ayurveda consider Prassana atma, Indriya and mana beside the equilibrium of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala as Swastha. Ayurveda deals with four aspects of lifestyle which can ensure good health in us. These include proper nutrition (Ahara), proper recreation (vihara), proper routine (achara), and proper thinking (Vichara) in one's life. Certain practices promote a healthy and happy existence. All of these are beneficial in maintaining good mental health and combating mental disease. Yoga is becoming increasingly popular as an accessible, acceptable, and cost-effective mind-body practice across the world. People are turning to yoga and meditation to enhance their mental health since they are thought to be more beneficial than medication, have less side effects, and do not respond to medication. This brief article discusses the evidence for yoga and meditation as a means of mental health promotion, disease prevention, and therapy.

Key-words - Mental health, Pranayam, Asanas, Yoga, Meditation