Applying Buddhist Psychology Principles for Healing Thai Monks with Depression

Abstract

Depression is a mental health problem that is found in people of all genders and ages, including a monk.  In particular, depression in a group of 11-15 years ordained monks was the most concern.  The approach to depression among Thai monks, according to Buddhist principles, focuses on thinking about cause and effect according to the principle.  "Yonisomanasikan" in conjunction with meditation therapy for severe symptoms group, the standard treatment use drug with counseling, etc.  However, techniques for approaching depression may be limited by time and other factors required for treatment.  The author is interested in applying the SOC Model: Selection, Compensation, and Optimization integration with the Buddhist principle. "Yonisomanasikara," which has steps to approach depression in monks, consisting of thinking about the causes of suffering, Self-assessment and goal setting for behavior change, determining the state of mind and considering the practice guidelines and setting guidelines for selection Optimization and substitution to achieve behavioral change and be able to deal with problems that arise with intelligence.  There will be a guideline for treating and preventing depression in the monks of Thailand.