India, Oct. 9 -- World Mental Health Day falls on October 10 and encourages people to pay attention to their mental well-being. Along with professional support, some people turn to spiritual practices such as meditation, prayer and selfless service to find greater calm and purpose.

Speaking to Hindustan Times, spiritual expert Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj shared how spirituality may support mental health and help you develop a calmer approach to everyday challenges.

Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj believes that your true essence goes beyond the physical body and mind.

"Our true essence is neither physical nor mental but spiritual. The soul resides in the body, which is the enlivening force. The soul needs nourishment, which has an eff...