Mental health in homoeopathy: A systematic review

Abstract

Mental Health is vital for the growth and productivity of every society and for a healthy and happy life. The objective of this review was to assess the effects of Homoeopathy in Mental Health issues. Search were performed using different databases and authentic literatures from year 1996 to till date. We retrieved 83 studies from the different databases and internet site searchesout of which 77 studies were excluded & 06 studies were included in current review by applyingCritical Appraisal Skills Programme Score Tool. The selection criteria and removal of duplicates (n = 65) were screened with the help of Microsoft Excel. Results of the literature search are presented according toPRISMA 2009. Limited researches have been done on present topic which requires further researches. There are various literatures available in homoeopathic materia medica and repertory but conducted clinical trials are limited. There is not enough evidence to reliably assess the possible role of homeopathy in Mental Health conditions. As well as randomizedtrials, there is a need for observational data to document the different methods of homoeopathic prescribing and how patients respond.