The book analyses mental health, well-being, and their interdependence
through Indian perspectives. It offers critical insights on mastering
wellness, stress, and coping, suffering and healing, and achieving
work-life balance.
Describing key concepts of the Indian philosophical thought with
contemporary implications, the volume focuses on explaining the how
mental health and mental well-being are correlated. It examines the
dynamic interplay of biological, social, psychological, ecological,
cultural, religious, and spiritual factors that affect individuals in
their everyday lives and act as contributing factors to our illness or
wellness. The book also explores in-depth Indian traditions of
spirituality and their significant contributions to mental well-being,
including discussions on concepts found in Ayurveda and Yoga.
This book will be of interest to students, researchers, and teachers of
psychology, applied psychology, clinical and counselling psychology, and
wellness. It will also be very helpful for academicians, mental health
professionals, counsellors, and those working in health and wellbeing
industries.
