PRAKRITI BASED APPROACH TO HEAL PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS IN CHILDREN W.S.R. TO STRESS AND ANXIETY DISORDER

Introduction: In pediatric age group mental development and physical growth is a continuous process. Children get easily affected by emotional and psychological trauma because of their naturally occurring delicacy. With the changing sociocultural scenario in present era, behavior and psychological problems are on increase. Material and Methods: This study is based on classical Ayurveda texts including Charak Samhita and Sushruta Samhita also various database searches like Google scholar and Pub med. Results and Discussion: Three major constitutional types Vataj, Pittaj and Kaphaj Prakrit’ have an important role in formation of Manovritti or psyche of the child. Therefore, each child behaves differently in a particular situation and so clinical approach must be individualized based on Prakriti. Bodily daily routine (Dinacharya), night regimen (Ratricharya), seasonal regimen (Ritucharya) and code of conduct (Sadvritta) are the healthy lifestyle guidelines prescribed in Ayurveda for maintaining positive health. On the basis of these principles, certain guidelines for parents to manage stress and anxiety disorder of their child are framed. Conclusion: Psychosomatic disorders in children like stress, anxiety and depression are emerging disorders of present stressful era. These disorders can be successfully managed with help of treatment based on Ayurvedic principles for healthy lifestyle considering child’s Doshik Prakriti i.e. psychosomatic constitution. Management protocol framed as guidelines for parents can be provided in day to day practice to improve child’s mental health.