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{"title":"Vulnerabilities due to COVID-19 pandemic among the military personnel: A psychosocial perspective","authors":"V. S. Nair, D. Banerjee","doi":"10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.236","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.236","url":null,"abstract":"The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) pandemic has threatened global public health. Restrictions in travel, effect in the economies, closed borders, and billions were quarantined to contain the outbreak. Social distancing and lockdown measures had disrupted human lives. However, certain sections of the population, like the military personnel were individuals who usually were trained to be at the front line but in this situation could not affecting their psycho-social health. The various factors ranged from the distance from their families, in constant worry on the betterment of their families safety, feeling of hands being tied along with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic thereby increasing the risks for psychiatric disorders. Keeping these factors in the background, this article is an attempt to explore the psycho-social factors behind the same and to highlight strategies to ensure better care for this unique population. Keywords: COVID-19, coronavirus, military, army, psychosocial, wellbeing","PeriodicalId":86089,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychiatric social work","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86022336","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":"Social work interventions with a client diagnosed with Rectal Cancer – a case study","authors":"M. Fernandes, P. G. Aquinas","doi":"10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.228","url":null,"abstract":"Cancer patients face a lot of psychological and social problems apart from physical problems from the time of diagnosis. The problems arise out of biological, psychological and situational factors affects the quality of life (QOL) of a cancer patient which requires cancer care.  Cancer care is a multidisciplinary approach, is a teamwork which involves oncologists, oncology nurses, and social workers, etc., Social work in oncology settings is an essential component of comprehensive cancer care dealing with psychosocial, emotional and economical aspects of cancer.  The present paper examines the empirical evidence and illustrates an evidence-based case study, of an unmarried adult male detected with carcinoma rectum with a permanent colostomy and social work interventions at pre, during and post-treatment and client's quality of life. Keywords: Social Worker, Cancer, Quality of life, Social work Interventions","PeriodicalId":86089,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychiatric social work","volume":"2014 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86603335","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":"Effects of Yoga Prana Vidya intervention on psychological wellbeing and criminal attitude of under-trial prisoners","authors":"V. S. Nanduri, R. Ram","doi":"10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.232","url":null,"abstract":"Background: It is a general notion that rigorous isolation and custodial measures would reform the offenders of Law. Experience, however, contradicts this expectation and often imprisonment had the opposite effect. This study was conducted to test whether a known system of Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) intervention can be applied for prisoners to increase their psychological well-being (PWB) and reduce the criminal attitude (CATS). Materials & Method : Pre and Post-test without control group design was adopted for the present study. A mixed method was used to collect the data to see the effect of a 3-month YPV intervention on 30 under-trial prisoners. For Quantitative part of study Psychological well-being (PWB) and Criminal Attitude Test (CATS)were used before and after the intervention. Statistical analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS. Qualitative research interviews were conducted on 10 participants out of the 30 and the interview notes were analyzed. Results: Statistical analysis of quantitative data showed that there was a significantly positive change in the PWB and CATS parameters after the intervention. The qualitative analysis yielded four themes: (1) YPV is a positively Life-changing phenomenon, easy to practice daily, (2) Clear Intention to sustain YPV practice after release from jail, (3) Desirous of promoting, helping and recommending YPV to others to learn and practice, and (4) Some challenges experienced by participants in the intervention. Conclusions: YPV intervention produced positive results for prisoners who practised regularly. It is recommended that Government agencies and Social Workers may consider these findings for appropriate implementation of YPV in their Prison reform efforts for reducing crime rate and recidivism. Keywords: Prison, Breathing Exercises, Forgiveness Sadhana, Yoga Prana Vidya","PeriodicalId":86089,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychiatric social work","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77101525","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":"Roll of psychological intervention in treatment of cannabis users","authors":"S. Rathee","doi":"10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.226","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Cannabis has been found highly correlated to deterioration in executive functions. It is a type of substance which has a component known as Delta 9-THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). It is the primary psychoactive compound of cannabis. In cannabis concentration of THC has been increased more than 12% in the last 30 years, which is making this drug stronger than it used to be. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and motivational enhancement therapy (MET) in persistent cannabis users. Method : Sample: The sample (n=20) was selected from Sankalp drug de-addiction suited in Tarn Taran, Punjab after assessment of executive functions. The participants were further divided into four groups i.e. Gr I =CBT, Gr II =MET, Gr III =CBT+MET, and Gr IV =Control. Tools: In the present study total 5 test were used for measurement of executive function. These were; 1) Rey O sterrieth Complex Figure ( ROCF) , 2) Stroop Neuropsychological Screening Test (SNST) 3) Working Memory Index: -i) Number Letter Sequencing Test ii) Arithmetic Test iii) Digit Span Test from Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-III 4) Memory Scale from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Neuropsychological Battery and 5) Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. Results: The analysis was done with SPSS 16.0. In the results, it has been found that before the intervention all four groups were performed equally on all tasks of executive functions. And all groups had equal deficits in the executive functions. In the post-intervention results, it has been seen that a combination of both therapies is more efficient than single therapy. Conclusion: Overall in most of the areas of executive functions the patient showed more improvement than the control group when a combination of both therapies was used.  Keywords: Cannabis, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, executive functions, cognitive deficits","PeriodicalId":86089,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychiatric social work","volume":"67 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78028218","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":"Pandemic stress and mental well-being of migrants in urban India","authors":"Sudhir Tanwar, K. Sahu, Soma Sahu, A. Singhal","doi":"10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.273","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.273","url":null,"abstract":"Background : The present study investigates the mental well being of migrant labourers in times of pandemic, especially during the 1 st phase of lockdown (24 th  March 2020 onwards). Aim:  The present study aims to see the level of pandemic stress and status of mental well being of migrants during lockdown i.e. 24 th March 2020 onwards. Methods and Materials : It was a cross-sectional descriptive study where 150 subjects were recruited by snowball sampling method with a pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, at different construction sites in Jaipur city. Socio-demographic details and work-related data were gathered and Pandemic Stress Index and WHO (Five) Well-Being Index was used to assess their stress and wellbeing. Result : The finding of the study showed that migrant labourers were highly distressed and a majority of them shows the sins of fear, anxiety and depression. Conclusion: The study highlighted the current state of mental well being and also the need for psychosocial and psychological intervention at the community level. Keywords: migration, pandemic, wellbeing, social isolation, quarantine","PeriodicalId":86089,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychiatric social work","volume":"08 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85978553","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 to prevent child custody loss of a mother with bipolar affective disorder","authors":"K. Sahu, Gurpreet Singh, Subhash Das","doi":"10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.256","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.256","url":null,"abstract":"Background:  Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD) is a major mental disorder.Various psychosocial issues are often found to be associated with its course and outcome. So, to demonstrate the scope, feasibility and possible outcome of the psychosocial intervention (PSI) in the case of a woman with BPAD and associated psychosocial problems, formed the background of this case report. Assessment and Management: The case presented here is that of 22 years old, married, female, belonging to a Sikh joint family of middle socio-economic status from a rural background of Haryana who presented with a depressive episode and was struggling to reintegrate with her child and family with various associated psychosocial problems. Through an in-depth case study using face to face interview with the patient and her family members, a psychosocial formulation was made and a plan for psychosocial intervention was carried out. As the sessions progressed, further associated issues were discussed. Consent was taken from the patient and family members for future possible reporting of this case in any journal. Outcome: After the psychosocial intervention, knowledge and understanding about illness and PSI was enhanced in the client and family, they actively participated in the psychosocial intervention and made positive efforts to achieve set goals; the patient restarted studies, appeared for her graduation examination and passed; all family conflicts and legal cases were resolved; the patient was successfully accepted by the husband and his family and took her back into their house. On follow-up, she reported a happy married life. Conclusion: The case study illustrates the nature and extent of psychosocial problems in a woman of BPAD who was struggling to reintegrate with her child and family and enhanced the understanding on some psychosocial issues associated with BPAD in a young women. It also demonstrated that psychosocial intervention plays a key role in the treatment of BPAD, especially in women. Keywords:  Women, bipolar affective disorder, psychosocial intervention","PeriodicalId":86089,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychiatric social work","volume":"68 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87236938","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":"Perceived stress, wellbeing and mental health of college student during COVID-19 pandemic","authors":"Afreenbanu A Khadirnavar, Husenasab Vanageri, Renuka E Asagi","doi":"10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.231","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Education supports young adults in enhancing coping mechanises, gaining support system, having a good and healthy lifestyle with regular psychological and physical activities example having schedule day, teaching-learning programmes, meeting peers, social contacts as having social interaction which itself reduce the stress of individual and reliefs to have a peaceful mind. Aim: To assess the perceived stress, well-being and mental health of college students who are now out of education because of COVID-19 pandemic. Method: The study followed a cross-sectional study design and purposive sampling method. The sample includes N = 100 from various colleges of Karnataka state. The socio-demographic schedule, perceived stress, general well-being and suicide behaviour scales were used the data and the data was analysed using SPSS version 25. Results: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted negatively on college student’s education-related plans. They were worried experienced anxiety, stress and also hopelessness, worthlessness and helplessness; the majority of college students were reported of having moderate to high level of stress and use of TV and mobile was reported high during the lockdown and the academic-related activities were relatively very less. Conclusion: There is a need for mental health service to address the needs of this specific population. Keywords : COVID-19, stress, mental health, well-being, suicide, college student","PeriodicalId":86089,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychiatric social work","volume":"116 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87872027","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":"Human rights of people with mental illness: Provisions made in mental healthcare act 2017","authors":"Pooja Sharma, Ankita Singh, D. Bhattacharjee","doi":"10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.209","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.209","url":null,"abstract":"Human rights of people with mental illness are very frequently undermined or even violated by individuals, groups and agencies. Human rights are understood as those rights which are applicable to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other parameters. Human rights entail the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery, discrimination and torture, freedom of speech and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. The Mental Health Care Act, 2017 (MHCA 2017) has replaced the Mental Health Act, 1987 for strengthening the rights and wellbeing of mentally ill people and making mental healthcare services more humane and complying to human rights of those people. This article aims to discuss how the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 is beneficial in protecting the human rights of mentally ill people in India. Keywords: Mental health, mental healthcare act 2017, human rights, mental illness","PeriodicalId":86089,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychiatric social work","volume":"83 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75302561","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":"Functioning Intelligence and Parenting in Children","authors":"D. Pershad","doi":"10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.224","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.224","url":null,"abstract":"Background: MISIC short scale’s six subtests were regrouped into Abstract (akin to fluid), Concrete (akin to crystallize) and Numerical (akin to working memory) indexes.  It was presumed that the abstract index score would display basic inborn intelligence and crystallize would display how much of basic was made operational. 'Abstract > concrete' pattern, therefore,  might indicate under development of potential and this could be attributed to ineffective parenting due to lack of time to parents [both working] or due to mother's over-concern with her own persona, or being overprotective to a child holding a precious position in the family. Materials and Method: With this background, 40 subjects in the age range of 6 to 15 were administered MISIC short scale. Results & Conclusions: Analysis of data indicated that all the three assumptions were significant suggesting that parenting plays a great role in fuller optimization of potential. Significance of these findings were discussed as to how to improve parenting by counselling the parents to be more interactive with the child for the unfolding of their basic potential. Keywords: Fluid-crystallizes intelligence, abstract-concrete intelligence, parenting, parents training","PeriodicalId":86089,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychiatric social work","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89828524","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":"Adoption and problem behaviours - A psychological formulation from three cases","authors":"Uttara Chari, Uma Hirisave","doi":"10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29120/IJPSW.2020.V11.I2.223","url":null,"abstract":"Adoptees have been found to demonstrate more behavioural issues than biological children. Initial research considered adoption in itself to be a risk factor. However, recent research disputes this assumption and is geared towards examining factors and processes contributing to psychological issues in adoptees. In this regard, this paper proposes a psychological formulation linking being adopted to demonstrated problem behaviours; based on case reports of three adolescents. Introducing the concept of ‘good-fit parenting’, the formulation proposes that problem behaviours in adoptees are mediated by an insecure attachment style; with contributions from parenting behaviours and adoptee's stage of development. This formulation enhances the scope of mental health service provision and research in adoption. Keywords:  Adoption, problem behaviour, psychosocial formulation","PeriodicalId":86089,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychiatric social work","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89762422","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}