“An Integrative Approach to Treating Bipolar Disorder: Synthesizing Psychiatric Care with Spiritual Enlightenment, Meditation, and Yoga”

Abstract

This paper proposes a mixed-method approach to treating bipolar disorder by integrating conventional psychiatric care—including medication and counselling—with spiritual practices such as meditation, yoga, and self-realization. Grounded in personal experience and supported by clinical evaluation, the study explores how spiritual awakening, when practiced alongside medical supervision, can contribute to mood stabilization, symptom management, and overall well-being. The research emphasizes ethical caution, the need for diagnostic clarity, and the value of cultural sensitivity in implementing integrative mental health care.