Introduction

Abstract

This chapter is an introductory outline of the whole book, and all the major themes and topics are briefly discussed. Spirituality is the core concept of transpersonal psychology, and mental health has been a focal point of study, research and talks from the earliest starting point of psychology and prior health and wellbeing sciences. So, encompassing all the concepts spirituality, mental health, quality of life and Indian psychology in a single book highlights the hybrid approach of the book, and further searching and exploration of the relationship between Indian psychology with modern psychology is a major part of the book. So, to give an overview, this chapter explores the concepts of spirituality, religiosity, mental health and quality of life and examines the relationships between these concepts. Researchers and clinicians have observed that improvement of spiritual and religious qualities, values and resources affects health and intervention. The chapter also reviews past studies related to these concepts. Finally, this chapter suggests some alleviating notions of mental as well as physical health which are part of Indian psychological perspectives. The findings of past research indicate that spirituality and religiosity have a significant and strong relationship with both mental health and quality of life. There is sufficient information about health and mental health in Indian psychology to support authentic cures.