Abstract

The study aims to understand the present application of traditional healing practices within the psychiatric context in India and ascertain its implications towards psychological practices. Using the content analysis method, an attempt was made to identify the need and significance of Traditional Healing Practices in India at present time. The paper attempts to analyse the scope of integration of Traditional Healing practices with the Western Medicine model to create more holistic treatment approaches which are culturally sensitive, relevant, and relatable to the Indian population in the context of psychological treatment. Moreover, the author attempts to identify gaps, and hurdles during probable integration programs, and provides solutions to the identified problems.