Abstract

MADONMADA: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Ashwini S. G.* and Vijayendra G. Bhat

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Abstract

Introduction: Madonmada is a Neuropsychosocial disorder, corelated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to its similarity w.r.t etiopathogenesis. In India, Prevalence of PTSD post Covid pandemic has increased to 28.2% in overall parameters. Hence this study aiming to review the disease Madonmada & comparing it with PTSD is the need of hour. Methodology: Detailed study of Madonmada and PTSD was done from Ayurvedic treatises, contemporary textbooks, research articles and findings were noted. Results: This In-depth review study on Madonmada and PTSD helps in gaining deeper understanding. Discussion: Madonmada & PTSD are characterized by impairment in mood and cognition there by alterations in behavioral patterns and onset of which occurs after exposure to traumatic event. Madonmada is mentioned as milder form of manifestation of Unmada i.e. psychosis. Evidences in contemporary science shows that chronic PTSD results in depression. Hence PTSD can be compared with Madonmada.

Keywords: Madonmada, Unmada, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).