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This interdisciplinary study details spiritual approaches including meditation and yoga shown to be helpful in improving physical and psychological well-being.* Covers select mental and physical disorders and spiritual approaches to healing from them * Acknowledges the diversity of affected people, from children to elders and from the ultra-religious to the nonreligious* Details evidence-based practices ranging from non-religious approaches such as yoga to orthodox practices* Explains the science behind the effectiveness of the approaches discussed* Features the work of contributors expert on their respective topics