The study of the teachings of Hakim Seyed Ismayil Jorjani for mental health management
Tārīkh-i pizishkī i.e., Medical History,
Vol. 15 No. 48 (1402),
4 July 2023
,
Page 1-13
https://doi.org/10.22037/mhj.v15i48.41430
Abstract
Background and Aim: Persian Medicine (PM) scholars have six recommendations for maintaining health, among which the management of psychological events is mentioned as one of the most effective and fastest ways to improve health. Hakim Seyyed Ismayil Jorjani, in his books including “Zakhire Khārazmshāhi” as well as “Khafi Alā'I” provided brief recommendations for the management of psychological events, which are mentioned under the title of “spiritual medicine”. The purpose of this study is to present some practical solutions for managing mental health and improving the health level in today's modern life, emphasizing Hakim Jorjani's recommendations.
Material and Methods: In the first step, the teachings of Hakim Jorjani in the mentioned books are extracted, separated, explained and analyzed. Also, relevant evidences from new studies are searched and presented from reliable databases such as PubMed and Scopus. Finally, the findings are analyzed according to the goals and questions of the research.
Ethical Considerations: This study has been approved by the ethics committee of Shahid University with code IR.SHAHED.REC.1399.051.
Findings: Using methods that create happiness, using good words, music, and instructive stories and anecdotes, useful entertainment, social interactions and family communication, appropriate natural drinks, and strengthening psychological skills in order to increase resilience; are the mental health management strategies recommended by Hakim Jorjani, which also have been noted in recent studies.
Discussion and conclusion: According to the evidences and new studies, it seems that using the PM scholar’s recommendation in current life, resulted to mental health achievement by managing the stress of today's inappropriate and pathogenic lifestyle.
- Persian Medicine
- Siyyid Ismāīl Jurjānī
- Mental Health
- Psychological Events
- Lifestyle Modification
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