Homoeopathy in Depression: A Case Report
Journal Title: TANTIA UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF HOMOEOPATHY AND MEDICAL SCIENCE - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Sadness, feeling down, having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities - these are symptoms familiar to all of us. But, if they persist and affect our life substantially, it may be depression. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 7.6 percent of people over the age of 12 have depression. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the most common illness worldwide and the leading cause of disability. They estimate that 350 million people are affected by depression, globally. The causes of depression are not fully understood but are likely to be a complex combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychosocial factors. The therapy of mental health disorders, such as, depression, grief, anxiousness and phobia are a considerable characteristic of the practice case load of homoeopathic practitioners. Hence, present case study is undertaken to study the Homoeopathic therapy outcomes of patient with psychiatry symptoms and suicidal thoughts visiting Sriganganagar Homoeopathic Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute, Sriganganagar. The case was analyzed with the help of synthesis repertory and the reportorial result suggested Ignatia Amara. The medicine was prescribed to the patient in low potency and the patient gradually improved.
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Ruchi Biswas, RK Biswas
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