Ayurveda Based Intervention for Patients in Acute Psychiatric Crisis Situations

For patients undergoing a psychiatric crisis, hospitalisation is required. In developing countries specially in sub-urban or rural areas, most patients don\'t access intensive care. In India, AYUSH system of medical care is widely used, including crisis resolution and community treatment have been widely implemented in various mental health systems. However, evidence to support their effectiveness has remained very low. Present study is designed as community based participatory research, where Ayurveda treatment , a short-term, specialised, crisis intervention is provided by community outreach team.