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Some Ancient Indian Concepts in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

N. S. Vahia
Affiliation:
Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Bombay 12
S. L. Vinekar
Affiliation:
K.E.M. Hospital Staff Research Society, Bombay, and Kaiwalyadhama, Lonavla
D. R. Doongaji
Affiliation:
Seth G.S. Medical College, and K.E.M. Hospital, Bombay 12; Department of Psychiatry, K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Bombay, 12, India

Extract

An attempt is made here to present a few concepts of Indian literature, to outline their application in treatment, and to give an impression of the range of conditions in which they may be helpful. These concepts have been prevalent in India for many centuries, and interest in them on the part of doctors has recently revived.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1966 

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