Behere, Prakash BDas, AnweshakYada, RichaBehere, Aniruddh P2019-09-252019-09-252013-09-2520130019-5545http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/193043In this chapter, the relation between religion and mental health and vice versa has been described. From primitive times different religions have different beliefs and systems of worshipping. Every religion with their belief system has implications on mental health and illness. We described how Hindu system of beliefs and rituals may have an effect in causation of various mental illnesses. It is also described how religion can help an individual to sustain one's life in various domains. The relationship between different religion and symptomatology is described. The impact and outcome of religion on mental health have been highlightedengWith permission of the license/copyright holderDharma, extrinsic and intrinsic orientation, religion, spiritualityReligious ethicsMethods of ethicsPhilosophical ethicsBioethicsMedical ethicsCommunity ethicsSocial ethicsFamily ethicsArticle