Zihinselruhsal

Zihinselruhsal is a Turkish term used to describe the integration of mental and spiritual dimensions in the domain of well-being, behavior, and personal development. The word combines zihinsel (mental or cognitive) and ruhsal (spiritual, emotional, or moral), reflecting a holistic view of human experience where cognitive processes and spiritual or existential concerns influence each other.

The compound is relatively recent and not standardized in Turkish usage. Variants such as zihinsel-ruhsal or zihinsel ruhsal appear in self‑help literature, counseling, and some academic or religious discussions that seek to address mental health together with meaning, values, and purpose.

In theoretical and practical contexts, zihinselruhsal is used to describe approaches that treat mental health and spiritual well-being as interconnected rather than separate domains. Proponents point to interactions between mood, cognition, and belief systems in shaping resilience, coping strategies, and life satisfaction. Related practices may include mindfulness with ethical reflection, meaning-centered psychotherapy, or pastoral psychology.

Critics note that without clear definitions, the term risks vagueness or cultural overreach. As a label, it functions more as a framework for discussing holistic well-being than as a discrete scientific discipline.

See also: mental health, spirituality, holistic health, existential psychology, pastoral care, meaning in life.