Indian Psychiatry and Indian Journal of Psychiatry - A journey

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic study of hydroxylpyromorphite Pb10(PO4)6OH2–hydroxylmimetite Pb10(AsO4)6(OH)2 solid solution series

“…A complete solid solution between HPY and HMI was determined by Rao [16] and the infra-red spectra and solubilities of these synthetic phases (hydrothermal synthesis) are reported [16,17]. Unit cell parameters of end members characterized in these papers differ significantly from JCCD standards, and infra-red spectra received only qualitative description.…”

Contributions of general hospital psychiatric units to psychiatric research in India

“…Recently, the Indian Journal of Psychiatry (IJP), the official journal of the Indian Psychiatric Society (the national body of psychiatrists in India) came out with a comprehensive supplement on different aspects of psychiatric research in India. [ 2 3 ] The supplement covered a wide range of topics, especially the Indian research in earlier decades and international perspective in relation to the SAARC, Asian and some of the western countries. There were papers summarizing the Indian research on different psychiatric disorders, covering special populations, and also on mental health resources.…”

Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Yoga Philosophy: A Perspective on the Need for Yoga-Based Counselling Program (YBCP) in Common Mental Disorders

“…PYS defined yoga as a technique for mastering the afflictions of the mind (Yoga Chitta Vritti Nirodhaha). 3 These texts predominantly focussed on yoga philosophy and its impact on the mind and human behaviour. They described the components of consciousness, obstacles practices as a means of mastering the mind: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (c. 900 BCE) mentioned the aspect of "pranayama" (breath control for mind management) (hymn 1.5.23); Chandogya Upanishad (800-700 BCE) mentioned the concept of "Pratyahara" (introspection by turning the consciousness inwards) (hymn 8.15); Taitteriya Upanishad mentioned the "Panchakosha" as the model of five layers of existence (moving from the gross body to the subtle components of mind); Katha Upanishad describes the relationship between the senses, mind, intellect, and the "self " using the "chariot analogy."…”

“…The doctrine of dualism in the sankhya philosophy consists of two independent realities as purusha (self ) and prakriti (matter). 3,4 The classical era saw the emergence of "Sutras" and "Puranas" as a means of documentation of yogic philosophy. Yoga Vasishta, Bhagavad Gita (BG, 500 BC), and Patanjali Yoga Sutras (PYS, 200-500 BC) became the primary philosophical texts of yoga.…”