NEUROPSYCHIATRIC CONDITIONS

Neuropsychiatric conditions encompass a broad range of disorders that involve both neurological and psychiatric symptoms. These can include mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety and psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, neurodevelopment disorders such as autism spectrum disorder. They often involve complex interactions between genetic, environmental, and neurological factors. Treatment approaches vary depending on the specific condition but may include medications, therapy and lifestyle changesNeuropsychiatric disorder commonly occurs in elderly patients

Neuropsychiatric disorders

• Neurodegenerative diseases
• Cerebrovascular disorder
• Subdural hematoma
• Encephalitis
• Traumatic brain injury
• Brain tumor
• ADHD
• Panic disorders
• Mental retardation
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Metabolic encephalopathy
• Intoxication

Causes of neuropsychiatric conditions

• Childhood trauma
• Infections
• Environmental factors
• Excessive stress exposure
• Genetic predisposition
• Medication side effects
• Attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome ADHD

Multiple Neuropsychiatric symptoms

Clinical aspects of neuropsychiatric disorders usually consist of the multiple components of psychiatric symptoms.

• Cognitive impairment
• Disturbance of consciousness
• Anxiety and mood disorders
• Hallucination or delusion
• Behavioral change

Neuropsychiatric symptoms rarely occur independently in the course of illness

Neuropsychiatric symptoms

Probable

Cognitive impairment – core symptoms

Disturbance of consciousness

Possible

• Anxiety
• Mood swings
• Depression
• Hallucination & delusion
• Behavioral and personality changes
• Chronic fatigue
• Sleep impairment
• Dementia
• Apathy
• Psychosis

Most common neuropsychiatric treatments

Medication: Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, anxiolytics

Therapy: Cognitive behavioral therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy

Psychoeducation and supportive therapy

Lifestlye modification

Brain stimulation therapies:

ECT (Electroconvulsive therapy)

TMS (Transcranial magnetic stimulation)

DBS (deep brain stimulation)

Sleep aids

Yoga for Neuropsychiatric conditions

Yoga is increasingly recognized as a complementary therapy for managing symptoms of various neuropsychiatric conditions. Yoga can help reduce stress levels. And may provide relief by promoting relaxation and calming the nervous system

Supta baddha konasana

Anulom vilom

Savasana

Balasana

Viparita karni

Ayurvedic management for Neuropsychiatric conditions

Ayurveda offers holistic approaches to managing neuropsychiatric conditions. Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of diet and nutrition in maintaining physical and mental health. Dietary recommendations may include eating fresh, whole foods that are easily digestible and nourishing for the body and mind. Ayurvedic herbs and formulations are commonly used to support mental health and well-being.

Panchakarma therapy

Panchakarma is a detoxification and rejuvenation therapy in Ayurveda that aims to balance the body and mind.it involves a series of cleansing procedures, including abhyanga(massage), swedna, Basti, Nasya, Shirodhara therapies to remove toxins and restore harmony to the body’s system.

Panchakarma may be recommended for individuals with neuropsychiatric conditions to support detoxification, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being.

Ayurvedic herbs for Neuropsychiatric conditions

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is a medhya rasayana ( Brain Booster) Protecting the nervous system from oxidative stress and the neuropsychiatric disorders anxiety, depression, and insomnia

Chamomile

It helps bind to receptors in your brain that promote drowsiness and reduce insomnia. It’s commonly used for anxiety and stress

Shankhpushpi

It improves cognitive functioning and also reduces fatigue and depression. Calm down the brain and relive stress as well as anxiety

Brhami

It promotes memory. It also helps in reducing anxiety and stress. It has anti-anxiety anti-depressant properties, which reduce the symptoms of neuropsychtric desorders. It works on the memory center of the brain and improves it

Holy basil (Tulsi)

Used in ayurvedic medicine for stress relief, it may help reduce anxiety and promote overall well-being

Turmeric

It contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and may have potential antidepressant effects.

Levender oil

Levender showed an anxiolytic, antidepressive, sedative effects. It helps to reduce stress, anxiety and insomnia,

Saffron

It helps to improve your mood, memory, and learning ability.as well as protect your brain cells against oxidative stress

Lifestyle modifications

• Manage stress levels
• Stay hydrated
• Get plenty of sleep
• Eat healthy balance diet
• Do exercise or meditation daily
• Avoid excessive caffeine, sugar
• Stay mentally active