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INSTRUCTION FOR AUTHORS The “Indian Journal of Health Social Work” is a biannual E-journal which will be published in the month of January and July in every year. The Indian Journal of Health Social Work is an official publication of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP). The journal accepts original research work, […]

BURNOUT AND STRESS AMONG THE SANITARY WORKERS 1M. Sophia1& A. Anand Jerard Sebastine2 1Department of Social Work, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (Deemed tobe University), Vallam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. 2Associate Professor, Department of Social Work,Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science &Technology (Deemed to be University), Vallam, Thanjavur,Tamil Nadu. Correspondence: A. Anand Jerard Sebastine, e-mail:

PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS FOR DISSOCIATIVE CONVERSIONDISORDER AND THE INTERPLAY OF A COMPLEX HOME SITUATIONWITH A HISTORY OF SEXUAL ABUSE: A CASE STUDY Marinella Humtsoe1 , Sonia P.Deuri2 , Siddeshwara BL3  1Psychiatric Social Worker, Department of Psychiatric Social Work, LGBRIMH, Tezpur, Assam.2Prof.& Head, Department Psychiatric Social Work, LGBRIMH, Tezpur, Assam. 3Assistant Professor,Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry,

ABSTRACT Dissociation often has a strong relationship with psychosocial stressors, some of which are theinterplay between complex family dynamics and a trauma history of multiple sexual abuses thatsignificantly influences the manifestation of dissociative symptoms. There are notable gaps inthe literature specifically addressing integrated interventions for dissociative conversion disordersin the context of sexual abuse. This case

EMPOWERING FAMILIES THROUGH PSYCHOEDUCATION: A STUDYON CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES Swati Kumari1& Manisha Kiran2 1*PhD Scholar, Department of Psychiatric Social Work (PSW), Ranchi Institute of Neuro- Psychiatryand Allied Sciences (RINPAS), Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand. 2Associate Prof. and Head, Departmentof Psychiatric Social Work (PSW), Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences(RINPAS), Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand. *Correspondence:

ABSTRACT Introduction: Caregivers of children with intellectual disabilities often encounter significant challenges that can affect their family’s sense of empowerment. Psychoeducation has been recognized as a valuable tool to provide caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to enhance their caregiving abilities and overall family empowerment. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the

IDENTIFYING OCCUPATIONAL STRESSORS AMONG UNORGANIZEDSECTORS WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO STREET VENDORS INBIHAR Shaurya Prakash1 & Kheyali Roy2 1&2Assistant Professor, Gopal Narayan Singh University, Bihar. Correspondence: Kheyali Roy, e-mail: kheyaliroy9@gmail.com ABSTRACT Background: The stress a person experiences as a direct result of their profession is referred to as occupational stress or workplace stress. One of the

ABSTRACT Background: The stress a person experiences as a direct result of their profession is referred to as occupational stress or workplace stress. One of the primary issues with work-related stress is that most individuals are unaware of it and wait until it worsens before seeking treatment. The street vendors enjoy neither safety nor security

PSYCHOLOGICAL MINDEDNESS AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE SYNDROME: A COMPARATIVE STUDY Muhammed Sadik T.M1& Shuvabrata Poddar2 1Ph.D Scholar (Department of Applied Psychology, Kazi Nazrul University) Asansol, and Assistant Professor ( Department of Clinical Psychology, Central Institute of Psychiatry), Kanke, Ranchi. 2Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol,. Correspondence: Muhammed

ABSTRACT Background: Alcohol abuse is a major public health concern. Various biological, psychological, and social determinants are there in the well-being of an individual. Aim: The present study aims to assess the impact of psychological mindedness and social functioning on the well-being of patients with alcohol dependence syndrome. Method & Materials: 30 individuals with Alcohol