Experts discuss integrative mental health
A national workshop on "Integrative Mental Health" organized by Buddhi Clinic brought together experts from various fields, including psychiatry, neurosciences, ayurveda, and yoga. The discussions focused on moving beyond treating mental illness to holistic care, integrating modern and traditional medicine for better patient outcomes and resilience.
Why it matters
This initiative signifies a growing recognition of the need for comprehensive, holistic approaches to mental health, potentially leading to more effective treatments and improved well-being for individuals.
Experts from fields including psychiatry, neurosciences, integrative medicine, ayurveda, yoga and healthcare technology from across the country came together for a national workshop on “Integrative Mental Health” organised by Buddhi Clinic.
According to a press release, over the course of the two-day workshop, the participants explored a central question: how can healthcare move beyond treating mental illness to caring for the whole person?
Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy, behavioural neurologist, neuropsychiatrist, and founder of Buddhi Clinic, said that experts, including from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru and the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, participated to discuss the use of integrative medicine with special reference to mental health.
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