Chittavasada vis- a- vis Depression

Depressive illness is conceived in Ayurvedic medicine as a Syndrome called Vishada or Avasada. In this book the concept of Chittavasada is explained in detail with schematic presentation of its Samprapti (etiopathology) and treatment. More emphasis has been given to Psychotherapy i.e., Sattvavajaya Chikitsa in which Trance - Clinical hypnosis is being included with the detailed description of how to induce trance in patients of depression and what are its effects on metabolism. Along with Ayurvedic description of this disease, different theories regarding the pathophysiology of depression along with neuro-histological & neuroplastic changes occurring in depression is covered. The concept of Omega 3 fatty acids & Clinical Depression has been explored in detail. The original researches on role of Omega 3 fatty acids in hippocampal neurogenesis and thereby regulating the mood is complied thoroughly in this book which may provide an avenue for research in the field of nutrition to treat depressive illness.