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About The Book
Depression and Alternative Therapy presents a comprehensive and holistic understanding of depression from biological, psychological, social, behavioural, and spiritual perspectives. It explores the nature, causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and clinical forms of depression while moving beyond a purely medical approach. The book examines the role of complementary and alternative approaches such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, Ayurveda, nutrition, physical activity, lifestyle modification, positive thinking, spirituality, and mind–body practices. It highlights how these approaches may support stress regulation, emotional balance, self-awareness, resilience, sleep, and overall well-being. Emphasizing an integrated and evidence-informed approach, the book encourages responsible use of alternative therapies alongside conventional care. It is intended for students, psychologists, counsellors, yoga practitioners, researchers, educators, therapists, and general readers interested in holistic mental well-being.
About The Author:
Dr. Santosh Kumar Vishwakarma is an Associate Professor and Head, Department of Psychology, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar. With over two decades of teaching and research experience, his scholarly work focuses on depression, mental health, psychological well-being, counselling, psychological assessment, and Indian approaches to psychology, particularly the integration of Yoga with mental health. He has published numerous research papers and book chapters and has guided PhD scholars in diverse areas of psychology and well-being. He has also contributed to the development of psychological assessment tools. A Gold Medalist in M.A. Yoga, his academic interests include Indian psychology, psychotherapeutic applications of Yoga, counselling, psychological assessment, positive well-being, and emerging dimensions of contemporary psychology.
Dr. Prabhanjan Tiwari is a Holistic-Health Advisor, Psychologist, Motivational Speaker and Guest Lecturer with over two decades of experience in therapy, counselling, academics, research, sports and integrative health practices. His multidisciplinary expertise spans Clinical Psychology, Yoga, Ayurveda, Physiotherapy and Pilates, enabling him to bridge modern scientific knowledge with India’s traditional wisdom systems. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, M.A. in Yoga, and professional certifications in Physiotherapy with specialization in Sports Injuries and Pilates Therapy. His special interest lies in Indian psychology and Indigenous Techniques of Psychotherapy, with a vision to promote holistic well-being through the integration of mind, body, behaviour and consciousness.
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