ABSTRACT:
Depression and Anxiety are two of the most prevalence psychological disorders in the world.Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.The objective of this article was to assess the effects of Homoeopathy in Mental Health issues like depression and anxiety.
KEYWORDS: Anxiety, Deperession,Homoeopathy
INTRODUCTION:
Anxiety is the most prevalence psychological disorder around the world,which is rated in the first place of mental disorder .
Women are engaged twice than man.
Anxiety is an unreasonable inner anguish or discomfort that can be easily diagnosed by fever which is determined from external reasons.
Depression an illness that involves the body,mood,and thoughts,that affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things.
Women rates are double than men.
CAUSE OF MENTAL ILLNESS:
Causes
Mental illnesses, in general, are thought to be caused by a variety of genetic and environmental factors:
Inherited traits. Mental illness is more common in people whose blood relatives also have a mental illness. Certain genes may increase your risk of developing a mental illness, and your life situation may trigger it.
Environmental exposures before birth. Exposure to environmental stressors, inflammatory conditions, toxins, alcohol or drugs while in the womb can sometimes be linked to mental illness.
Brain chemistry. Neurotransmitters are naturally occurring brain chemicals that carry signals to other parts of your brain and body. When the neural networks involving these chemicals are impaired, the function of nerve receptors and nerve systems change, leading to depression and other emotional disorders.
Risk factors:
Certain factors may increase your risk of developing a mental illness, including:
A history of mental illness in a blood relative, such as a parent or sibling
Stressful life situations, such as financial problems, a loved one’s death or a divorce
An ongoing (chronic) medical condition, such as diabetes
Brain damage as a result of a serious injury (traumatic brain injury), such as a violent blow to the head
Traumatic experiences, such as military combat or assault
Use of alcohol or recreational drugs
A childhood history of abuse or neglect
Few friends or few healthy relationships
A previous mental illness
Mental illness is common. About 1 in 5 adults has a mental illness in any given year. Mental illness can begin at any age, from childhood through later adult years, but most cases begin earlier in life.
The effects of mental illness can be temporary or long lasting. You also can have more than one mental health disorder at the same time. For example, you may have depression and a substance use disorder.
WHY MENTAL HEALTH IS INCREASES?
Mental health problems are on the rise among adolescents and young adults, and social media may be a driver behind the increase.
HOMOEOPATHIC UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL ILLNESS
The homoeopathic understanding of health is intimately connected to its understanding of the mind in general .
Homoeopath don’t separate the mind and body in the usual way ; they generally assumes that body and mind are dynamically interconnected and that both directly influence each other.
Psychological symptoms often play a primary role in the selection of the correct medicine.
Trying to determine whether a person’s mental state caused his physical disease or vice versa.
Two stage in homoeopathic treatment are considerable.one is case taking and another is choosing a simillimum.
The case taking stage takes a vital role to diagnose patient’s disease and find the appropriate remedy.
Approaching patient heeling requires taking a picture from all levels of human being , such as physical,mental and emotional the least important symptom should also recorded.
For more insurance questionnaire can be beneficial.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR DEPERESSION AND ANXIETY
FOR DEPRESSION:
ARSENIC ALBUM:
People who are deeply anxious about their health,and extremely concerned with oreder and security ;often benfit from this remedy.
Obsessive about small details and very neat,they may fell a desparate need to be in control of everything .
Panic attacks often occur around midnight or the very early hours of the morning.
The person may feel exhausted yet still be restless,pacing and anxiously moving from place to place.
These people may also have accompanied by anxiety.
AURUM METALLICUM
It is best for the workaholic people with a tendency of worthlessness, distress, and aroused feelings of self-destruction after a defeat in a job or their personal life.
CALCAREA CARBONICA :
When people become confused with work, take tension from their job profile this medicine affects a lot. At the time a person may develop tiredness, worry, self-pity, sadness and confusion. It is helpful for individuals who suffer from insomnia and periods of laziness.
CAUSTICUM:
When a person mourns for the loss he comes across forgetfulness, constant crying for hours, and mental boredom. These people at particular time feel sympathetic toward others, or they can have an annoyed and pessimistic outlook towards everything around.
IGNATIA AMARA:
Ignatia is good for sensitive people that tend to overwhelm frustration or painful thoughts. These people do not want to appear as helpless, irritable and moody individuals in the eyes of others. At times they may laugh out loudly or cry without any reason.
FOR ANXIETY:
ACONITE NAPELLUS:
A panic attack that comes on suddenly with very strong fear(even fear of death) may indicate this remedy. A state of immense anxiety may be accompanied by strong palpitation, shortness of breath, and flushing of the face. Sometimes a shaking experience will be the underlying cause.strong feeling of anxiety may also occur when a person is just beginning to come with a flu or cold.
ARGENTUM NITRICUM
This relives apprehension or stage fight accompanied by agitation and feeling of hurriedness. A physical sign corresponding to this medicine is stomach aches with belching, due to slower digestion.
ARSENICUM ALBUM
People who are deeply anxious about their health, and extremely concerned with oreder and security ;often benefit from this remedy.
Obsessive about small details and very neat, they may fell a desperate need to be in control of everything.
Panic attacks often occur around midnight or the very early hours of the morning.
The person may feel exhausted yet still be restless, pacing and anxiously moving from place to place.
These people may also have accompanied by anxiety.
CALCAREA CARBONICA:
This remedy is usually indicated for dependable, solid people who become overwhelmed from physical illness or too much work and start to fear a breakdown. Their thoughts can be muddled and confused when tired , which adds to the anxiety. Worry and bad news may agitate them, and a nagging dread of disaster (to themselves or others) may develop. Fear of heights and claustrophobia are also common. A person who needs this remedy is often chilly and sluggish, has a craving for sweets, and is easily fatigued.
KALI PHOSPHORICUM:
When a person has been exhausted by overwork or illness and feels a deep anxiety and inability to cope, this remedy may help. The person is jumpy and oversensitive, and may be startled by ordinary sounds. Hearing unpleasant news or thinking of world events can aggravate the problems. Insomnia and an inability to concentrate may develop, increasing the sense of nervous dread. Eating, warmth, and rest often bring relief. Headaches, backaches, and nervous digestive upsets are often seen when this remedy is needed.
CONCLUSION:
Mental health problems, including depression, anxiety and other mood disorders, are among the most prevalent and serious health problems among older people as well as younger people.Homoeopathic treatment is the most beneficial and effectively treatment.
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LECTURES ON HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA TOGETHER WITH KENT’S NEW REMEDIES INCORPORATED AND ARRANGED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY JAMES.TYLER. KENT. 17TH IMPRESSION 2018, Introduce by DR.JUGAL KISHORE.B.JAIN.PUBLISHERS.
KEYNOTES REARRANGED AND CLASSIFIED WITH LEADING REMEDIES OF THE MATERIA MEDICA and BOWEL NOSODES including Repertorial Index, By H.C.ALLEN, M.D.,10TH Edition, B. Jain Publishers
Author : Sunita sahu ,phir 3rd year student, Vadodara.
