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INSTRUCTION FOR AUTHORS The Indian Journal of Health Social Work (IJHSW) is the culmination of the collective effort of social work professionals and academicians across the country to create a platform for exploration, discussion, research, and action on the social determinants and correlates of health care. The Indian Journal of Health Social Work is a […]

ABSTRACT Background: Neurological illness can result in significant physical, psychological, financial, and livelihood disequilibrium. Impairment in functioning and associated sequelae can exacerbate psychological distress, especially in long-term chronic neurological conditions. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy categorised as expressive art, which assists in eliciting information from clients and facilitating coping and alleviating distress. Applying

ART THERAPY IN PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS FORPERSONS WITH NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS: A CASE SERIESFROM THE TERTIARY CARE CENTRE Arun M1, Priya Treesa Thomas2, Keerthana D3, Vasundharaa S Nair4, Sinu JesinTimothy5, Pritam Raja6 & Netravathi M7 1PhD Scholar, Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health andNeuro Sciences, Bengaluru, 2Professor, Department of Psychiatric Social Work, NationalInstitute

ABSTRACT Lifestyle diseases, especially non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are rising at an alarming rate and are clearly visible in developed as well as developing countries too. The shift in the mode of production from agriculture to industrial and towards rising service sectors has brought significant changes in lifestyle and considerably altered daily routines, eating habits, food

LIFESTYLE DISEASES AND QUALITY OF LIFE Kalpana Singh Senior Research Fellow, Department of Sociology, Dayanand Brajendra Swarup P.G.College, Kanpur Correspondence: Kalpana Singh, e-mail: kalpana.sengar10@gmail.com ABSTRACT Lifestyle diseases, especially non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are rising at an alarming rate and are clearly visible in developed as well as developing countries too. The shift in the mode of

ABSTRACT Background: Besides national security, Indian Army personnel are involved in other pivotal duties such as border security, internal security and disaster management. Across the world, army personnel face arduous and complicated responsibilities, which creates a disposition to develop into various psychiatric issues such as depression, anxiety disorder, substance use and suicide. Additionally, external locus

LOCUS OF CONTROL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES AMONG ARMYPERSONNEL Nandha Kumara Pujam. S. Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, Rashtriya Raksha University (AnInstitution of National Importance), Shivamogga Campus, Karnataka. Correspondence: Nandha Kumara Pujam. S., e-mail: nandhakumara2008@gmail.com ABSTRACT Background: Besides national security, Indian Army personnel are involved in other pivotal duties such as border security, internal security and

ABSTRACT Background: Existing literature does documents partial success with existing intervention methods for craving management in individuals with substance addictions, but, over the years there has been a surge of interest in exploring mindfulness- based interventions in substance use. Traditionally, MBSR has been extensively used in stress and chronic pain management. Aim: Present study examines

USE OF MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION ONINDIVIDUALS WITH OPIOID ADDICTION Laxmi Narayan Rathore Associate Prof, Dept of Clinical Psychology, Mizoram University,Aizawl, Mizoram-796004 Correspondence: Laxmi Narayan Rathore, e-mail: laxminarayan21@rediffmail.com ABSTRACT Background: Existing literature does documents partial success with existing intervention methods for craving management in individuals with substance addictions, but, over the years there has been

ABSTRACT Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects families globally. Providing care for individuals with AUD can disrupt emotional regulation and contribute to insomnia among family members. Chhattisgarh state has higher prevalence of alcohol use India. It is important to examine how the behavior of individuals with AUD impacts the emotion regulation and sleep of caregivers.