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{"title":"Psychiatric morbidity and its impact on quality of life in patients of chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis","authors":"Himanshu Singla, A. Avasthi, K. Gupta, S. Grover","doi":"10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_6_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_6_22","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of psychiatric morbidity and suicidal behavior by using a structured diagnostic interview in patients of chronic kidney disease currently on dialysis. An additional aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of psychiatric morbidity on quality of life (QOL). Methodology: One hundred and ten patients undergoing hemodialysis were evaluated, at least 24 h after the last dialysis on Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview PLUS (MINI PLUS), Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), and Beck Depression Inventory Second Edition. Results: On MINI-PLUS, about two-thirds (67.3%) of the study sample fulfilled at least one-lifetime psychiatric diagnosis and half of the study participants fulfilled a current psychiatric diagnosis. More than one-fourth (29.1%) of the study participants had more than one psychiatric diagnosis. Among various psychiatric disorders, depressive disorders were the most common (45.5%). About one-third of the participants had suicidality, as assessed on MINI-PLUS and C-SSRS. Compared to those without psychiatric morbidity, those with psychiatric morbidity had a poor QOL. Conclusions: In view of the high psychiatric morbidity and its negative impact on the QOL of patients undergoing hemodialysis, there is a need for close liaison between nephrologists, transplant surgeons and mental health professionals.","PeriodicalId":31679,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour","volume":"28 1","pages":"27 - 36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45488544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychosocial intervention for harm reduction of alcohol use among school-going adolescents from North India","authors":"G. Singh, Suman Gehlot, Manpreet Kaur","doi":"10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_182_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_182_22","url":null,"abstract":"Aims and Objectives: It was to evaluate the usefulness of psychosocial intervention in promoting knowledge and awareness about the harmful effects of alcohol use in a sample of adolescents. Materials and Methods: The research design was a prospective, interventional nonrandomized control group design with two groups, one experimental group (interventional) and another control group. Ethical clearance was obtained from the institutional ethical committee. Samples were selected using the nonprobability convenience sampling technique in two schools district of Patiala, Punjab. The assessment instruments were as follows: (a) semi-structured sociodemographic pro forma, (b) alcohol use pro forma, (c) semi-structured interventional knowledge questionnaire, and (d) psychosocial intervention package. A psychosocial intervention package for the prevention of alcohol use among adolescents was provided to the experimental group. Results: The target intervention population consisted of adolescents in the age group (14–18) years. Nearly half of the subjects (47.5%) in the experimental and more than half of the subjects (57.5%) in the control group had a trend of alcohol use during family functions and social gatherings. The study's results revealed that in the preintervention baseline assessment, the adolescents had an average level of knowledge regarding the ill effects of alcohol use, and the mean score (±standard deviation [SD]) was 12.43 ± 2.645. After postintervention, an average level of knowledge was found to be improved regarding the ill effect of alcohol use, and the mean (±SD) knowledge level score was 19.60 ± 2.599. Discussion: The findings of this study showed that after psychosocial intervention among the experimental group, the knowledge level for minimizing alcohol consumption increased significantly. The participants reported abstinence from alcohol consumption in the experimental group after intervention. Conclusions: The salient findings from this study can be utilized to develop and implement effective psychosocial prevention strategies to tackle alcohol use in various parts of India. Further research is warranted to replicate the findings of the present study.","PeriodicalId":31679,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour","volume":"28 1","pages":"87 - 94"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45684052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Utilization of telepsychiatry network services during COVID-19: A retrospective observational study","authors":"A. Sidana, Varun Goel, Sanya Sharma, Gurneet Kaur","doi":"10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_54_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_54_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of the individuals and treatment seekers has been immense. Telepsychiatry services were thus undertaken to continue the availability of services and maintain follow-up to reduce in-person outpatient visits. Aims and Objectives: (1) To study the sociodemographic and clinical variables of telepsychiatry service users and (2) To assess the compliance to telepsychiatry services in outpatient practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: The case details including sociodemographic variables and clinical variables of telepsychiatry service users from June 1, 2020, to May 31, 2021, were collected from the telemedicine pro forma approved by the institute. A comparison was drawn between the diagnosis of individuals seeking psychiatric help for the first time and old follow-up patients. The overall improvement and number of follow-ups were also analyzed. The data collected were tabulated and analyzed as per coding system using statistical analysis system software. Results: The data were analyzed and were studied retrospectively for a total of 300 patients. More patients were in the age group of 18–30 years (35.7%), males (70.3%), and were from an urban background (87.3%). The predominant reason for consultation was renewal of prescriptions (53.66%). Patients with International Classification of Disease diagnoses of F10–19, F30–39, and F40–49 were proportionately high. The maximum number of patients were followed up on 3–6 occasions (49.16%). 86.6% of the patients showed a significant improvement. Conclusion: The study concludes that telepsychiatry is very useful as a mode of treatment and its significant role in the enrollment of new patients with mental health issues as well as continuing follow-up, especially when physical consultations are difficult.","PeriodicalId":31679,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour","volume":"28 1","pages":"54 - 58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47053108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychosocial health and stigma among health-care workers involved in COVID19 management during the first wave of the pandemic in Mumbai: A qualitative study","authors":"R. Prusty, Ragini Kulkarni, Priyanka Gawai, G. Velhal, Deepika Sadawarte, Swapnil Kharnare, Beena Thomas, G. Menon, S. Aggarwal, T. Chakma","doi":"10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_162_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_162_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The unprecedented onset of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) had a huge impact on health-care facilities, leading to different psychosocial challenges among health-care workers (HCWs) during this pandemic. Aim: This study aimed to explore the impact of COVID-19 on the work, family, and personal life of HCWs engaged in COVID-19 duties during the first wave in India and gain insights on the coping strategies. Materials and Methods: The findings from 12 qualitative in-depth interviews were analyzed and presented in this article. This study is a part of a mix-method design study conducted at two hospitals and one community site in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The present qualitative sample was drawn conveniently from the randomly selected quantitative sample chosen from the three sites. Results: This study highlights that in the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, HCWs experienced transition in work life, burnout, disruption in family life, negative emotions such as fear, and experiences of stigma. The findings also reveal that while institutional workers faced discrimination and stigma outside their workplace, noninstitutional workers faced discrimination at multiple sites during traveling and at in their residential places and additionally faced harassment while working in the community. The findings also suggest that despite numerous challenges faced by HCWs, they were driven by a sense of responsibility and displayed resilience. Conclusion: Considering the HCWs as the backbone of the health-care system, it is crucial to boost and maintain the mental well-being of HCWs by providing timely and tailored interventions to sustain their resilience and build better responses to future pandemic.","PeriodicalId":31679,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour","volume":"28 1","pages":"78 - 87"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47995896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Book Review: Izydorczyk, bernadetta (2022). body image in eating disorders: clinical diagnosis and integrative approach to psychological treatment. Oxon, UK: Routledge. pp. 157. £120 (Hard Cover). Doi: 10.4324/9781003251088","authors":"F. Cheng","doi":"10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_96_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_96_22","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":31679,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour","volume":"27 1","pages":"136 - 137"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45556562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy of online mental health program “EmoAid” during the COVID-19 pandemic","authors":"Shilpa S. Gupta, Deepak K. Gupta, Eti Goel, Usama Rehman","doi":"10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_252_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_252_21","url":null,"abstract":"Background: COVID-19 has triggered public health crises all around the globe. It has caused mental health issues not only in infected cases but also in uninfected cases. The world was put under strict/restricted lockdown to contain the transmission of COVID-19 diseases. All important aspects of life including therapies and counseling went online. “EmoAid” is one such online mental health program started during the COVID-19 to ease psychological distress. Aim: The current study assessed the efficacy of “EmoAid” program. Methods: One hundred and twenty-two participants completed depression, anxiety, and stress scale-21 online at three time periods; before the program (T1), after the program (T2), and 3 weeks after the program to study the maintenance effect (T3). Results: The results suggested that the program was successful in decreasing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among participants. The maintenance effect of the program was also observed. Conclusion: The results highlight the importance of “EmoAid,” an online mental health program in lowering the levels of psychological distress during the pandemic, however, a randomized controlled study is required to validate the results.","PeriodicalId":31679,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour","volume":"27 1","pages":"95 - 99"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44548040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A survey of patient satisfaction with telepsychiatry services delivered at a tertiary care hospital in western punjab during the COVID-19 pandemic","authors":"J. Aneja, G. Kaur, Bharat Udey","doi":"10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_191_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_191_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Previous research has shown promising results of telepsychiatry in the form of patient satisfaction. However, its utilization in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and with bare minimum resources in the Indian context is scarcely studied. Aim: To evaluate patient satisfaction with telepsychiatry services delivered at a tertiary care hospital in Western Punjab. Methods: This study was done among 114 patients who had availed of telepsychiatry services between September and November 2021. The patients were interviewed telephonically using a pretested semi-structured tool that measured patient satisfaction on a 5-point Likert Scale. Results: The satisfaction rate was very high for various aspects of telepsychiatry services such as ease of seeking appointments, video quality, attending doctor's concern for the patient, time given, ability to procure medicines using the e-prescription and so on. Conclusion: Telepsychiatry services delivered through an easy medium encourage us to further strengthen and undertake more research into this aspect of health-care delivery.","PeriodicalId":31679,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour","volume":"27 1","pages":"132 - 135"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44403263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nonsuicidal self-injury and family environment among college students in Kolkata, West Bengal: Mixed method explanatory sequential design","authors":"Arkita Pal, Paramita Roy","doi":"10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_11_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_11_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) refers to intentional, deliberate, and socially unexpected harming acts to oneself without any intention to die. It is a growing concern among recent mental health professionals. NSSI behaviors have an impact primarily on the individual, family, and ultimately on society. This problem is prevalent among the clinical population, but it has also become a threat to the general population, specifically adolescents and the young population. Aim: In this present study, we have explored the relationship between family environment and NSSI and investigated the predictable family factor for NSSI. Materials and Methods: Mixed method sequential research design was used for this research work. First, we did quantitative data collection; a total of 535 college students aged 18–26 years were selected and assessed using the Family Environment Scale and Functional Assessment of Self-Mutilation Scale. Second, thematic analysis was performed, followed by interviews with six participants. Results: There is a significant relationship between family conflict and NSSI χ2 = 33.47 (P < 0.001). Family conflict can be most reliable to predict NSSI, χ2 (16, n = 499) = 57.78, P < 0.001. In addition, the Thematic Analysis highlighted family interpersonal relationship, lack of expressiveness, and lack of sense of belongingness in the role of NSSI. Conclusion: Family conflict can be a crucial factor in detecting NSSI. This study can be a good source of information for clinicians and social scientists, but more studies should be conducted to control and prevent NSSI.","PeriodicalId":31679,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour","volume":"27 1","pages":"105 - 112"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41722884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A study of impulsivity, compulsivity, and dysfunctional belief among medical undergraduate students with problematic internet use","authors":"Pallavi Abhilasha, Aneesha Haryal, Meha Malhotra, Mrinalini Reddy, Thenmozhi Moorthy, M. Singla","doi":"10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_201_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_201_21","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Internet addiction has been described as an emerging behavior related to the development of new technologies. Impulsivity is a risk factor for addictive behaviors. Maladaptive use of the Internet has been coined as compulsive Internet use. Dysfunctional belief is an irrational thinking pattern where there is a negative view of self, the outer world, and future. Aim: The present study aims to assess the role of impulsivity, compulsivity, and dysfunctional belief leading to problematic Internet use. Materials and Methods: A total of 300 undergraduate medical students were assessed on this cross-sectional scale. Demographic details, Internet Addiction Test, Urgency Perseveration Premediation Sensation Seeking Positive Urgency Scale, Compulsive Internet Use Scale, and Dysfunctional Attitude Scale were filled by the participants using Google Forms. One hundred students could not be assessed due to nonresponse. Results: This study had a response rate of 66.6%, and of the respondents, 74.4% were mild, 25.2% were moderate, and 0.76% were severe in nature. A positive correlation was observed between Internet addiction and compulsive Internet use. There was a positive correlation between Internet addiction and lack of perseverance and positive urgency. There is an overall significance between level of dependency, achievement, and self-control in problematic and nonproblematic users. Conclusions: In the emerging era of Internet use, we must learn to differentiate excessive Internet use from addiction and be vigilant about psychopathology.","PeriodicalId":31679,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour","volume":"27 1","pages":"87 - 94"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44482838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Can telepsychiatry bridge the treatment gap?","authors":"S. Goyal","doi":"10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_157_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_157_22","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":31679,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour","volume":"27 1","pages":"75 - 81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49178098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}