Manas Prakriti and Personality Disorder

The book is divided in eleven comprehensive chapters. First chapter is introductory while second chapter defines and
determines different types of Prakriti with Prakriti assessment. Chapter three is devoted for the role of Prakriti in health. Prakriti has different aspects like preventive, diagnostic, prognostic and disease proneness which has been explained in very fascinating manner. Chapter four deals with different aspects of manas such as definition, characteristics, objects, physiology and functions. Manas prakriti (different mental temperaments) is described in
chapter five while chapter six is devoted for detail psychopathology (abnormal states of mind) in Ayurveda. Personality disorder is elaborated in chapter seven where different views about personality types, pathology, challenges, sign and symptoms have been summarized. Chapter eight to eleven deals with modern concept of Prakriti, general discussion, short notes and bibliography. A new concept of personalized medicine is emerging where Manas Prakriti may be useful for better understanding and management of diseases. The book provides ample matter on Manas Prakriti useful for students and practitioners in this field. More research and development are required in this area.