title: Religion and mental health.
abstract: In this chapter, the relation between religion and mental health and vice versa has been described. From primitive times different religions have different beliefs and systems of worshipping. Every religion with their belief system has implications on mental health and illness. We described how Hindu system of beliefs and rituals may have an effect in causation of various mental illnesses. It is also described how religion can help an individual to sustain one's life in various domains. The relationship between different religion and symptomatology is described. The impact and outcome of religion on mental health have been highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Prakash B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Behere
authors.forename: Anweshak
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Das
authors.forename: Richa
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Yadav
authors.forename: Aniruddh P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Behere
keywords: Dharma; extrinsic and intrinsic orientation; religion; spirituality