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      OA01.45. Study of manas prakriti as a risk factor in mental adjustment disorders of young adults and role of sattvavajaya chikitsa (rational emotive behavioural therapy)

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      1 , From 5th World Ayurveda Congress 2012 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. 7-10 Dec 2012
      Ancient Science of Life
      Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd

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          Purpose:

          In Ayurveda, physical and mental status of a person is described in terms of Prakriti. Manas prakriti is divided in three types as Satvik, Rajasik, Tamasik. Further these manas prakritis are divided as Satvik 7 types, Rajasik 6 & Tamasik of 3 types. (Su.sha.4/63). Though considerable body of research work is available on Deha prakriti, not much research work is available on Manas Prakriti. Rational Emotive Education is a preventive-interventionist approach by which a person can be taught sane mental health concepts and skills. REBT is based on a valid educational model which emphasises positive self-acceptance, critical thinking, the application of the scientific method to self-understanding, and behavioural change. Experiments with the program have shown that person can be taught to guide their actions through positive directed thought.

          Method:

          Phase I: Literary search - carried out by compiling & analysing work done on Mental Adjustment disorders. PHASE II: Nidanatmaka (Epidemiological) study. Survey based on the CRF prepared on the basis of phase one compilations incorporating Nidan, samrapti. More than 500 subjects were studied and analysed for pattern of Nidana Panchaka of Mental adjustment in Young Adults w.s.r. to Manas prakriti. PHASE III: UPASHYATMAKA (CLINICAL STUDY): About 100 Patients identified as suffering from Mental Adjustment Disorders in the Nidanatmaka study to be selected for the upashayatmaka Study after due process of Informed consent. These Patients to be divided into two groups: Group A (Rajasika): - Sattvavajaya Chikitsa (REBT), Counselling as per the guide-lines of Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy along with Yashtimadhu Ghan Vati. Group B (Tamasika): Sattvavajaya Chikitsa (REBT), Counselling as per the guide-lines of Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy along with Tagar Ghan Vati.

          Result:

          Sattvavajaya chikitsa and drugs taken for trial were found to be effective.

          Conclusion:

          Manas prakriti has definite role in mental health problems.

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          Journal
          Anc Sci Life
          Anc Sci Life
          ASL
          Ancient Science of Life
          Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd (India )
          0257-7941
          2249-9547
          December 2012
          : 32
          : Suppl 1
          : S45
          Affiliations
          [1 ]PG Deptt of Rognidan & vikriti vigyan, NIA, Madhav vvilas Palace, Amer road, Jaipur 302002, Rajasthan, India
          [2]
          Article
          ASL-32-45
          3800924
          2e068b05-2040-4d25-9b88-e62af2b6fb2b
          Copyright: © 2012 Ganesh Sheshrao Kolh; licensee Ancient Science of Life.

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