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ABSTRACT The paper investigates the gendered patterns in accessing healthcare in university spaces. Institutions of higher education which are associated with inclusivity and multicultural values often reproduce barriers that disproportionately affect women students. The study draws on a structured narrative of secondary literature with thematic synthesis and analyzes empirical case studies from India and elsewhere

Paper Leaks and Youth Mental Health: When Examination Injustice Becomes a PublicMental Health Concern in India. INTRODUCTION A student sits at a study table late at night. Books are open, notes are scattered around, and the examination date is getting closer. For months, sometimes years, the student has prepared for one i mportant examination. Parents

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