Mental Health Retreat Through 7 Bojjhaṅga Elements

Abstract

People around the world, including Thailand, are facing mental health problems such as loneliness and feeling of fear which is caused by rapid changes in many factors. Mental health problems among Thai people are on the rise. It became a national problem that the government has amended the Mental Health Act 2019 to protect patients' rights and ensure that they receive timely treatment and rehabilitation. Since good mental health of the country's population is an important basis for national development. Taking good care of your mental health means maintaining good conditions in three parts: body, mind, and relationships with people and surroundings. It is both the basic happiness of everyone and the goal that every life on this planet aspires to. Applying the 7 Bojjhaṅga elements, which are valuable knowledge of Buddhism, in life to adjust all three aspects of mental health to achieve good health. By following the AATA Awareness Analyze Target Action knowledge, you can monitor your mental health and prevent mental health problems.