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QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH TYPE 1DIABETES MELLITUS Jayachandran M R1 & Laxmi2 1Medical Social Service Officer, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar,2Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Central University of Kerala, Correspondence: Jayachandran M R, e-mail: msso_jayachandran@aiimsbhubaneswar.edu.in ABSTRACT Background: The quality of life is considered exceptionally imperative for the family […]

ABSTRACT Background: Disabled students are an integral part of any institution. If disabled students studied at the university level, their self-confidence, self-esteem, psychological well-being, and quality of life would develop. Studies related to the quality of life and psychological well-being of disabled students are still limited in India. Aim: The aim of the present study

AN ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE AND PSYCHOLOGICALWELLBEING OF YOUNG ADULT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY ANDWITHOUT DISABILITY Manglesh Kumar Manglam1 & Ajay Kumar2 1Associate Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences, Central University of South Bihar,Gaya, India, 2M. A. Psychology, Department of Psychological Sciences, Central University ofSouth Bihar, Gaya, India  Correspondence: Manglesh Kumar Manglam, e-mail: manglesh@cub.ac.in ABSTRACT Background:

ABSTRACT Background: Menstruation is considered a universal experience, but transition-aged youth in tribal communities often remain critically underinformed about menstrual hygiene. The pervasive influence of cultural taboos and misinformation, coupled with inadequate access to essential facilities and sanitary products, exacerbates health risks and emotional distress. Aim: This study aimed to explore menstrual knowledge, attitudes, and

EXPLORING MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PRACTICES, KNOWLEDGE, ANDCULTURAL INFLUENCES AMONG TRANSITIONED-AGED YOUNGWOMEN IN THE SIDDI TRIBAL COMMUNITY: A QUALITATIVEANALYSIS Tukaram Badiger1, Danishwar Rasool Dar2, Vakeel Ahmad Malla3, Althea RimeiakaKharlukhi4, Deepa H Kelaginamani5, Hafsa Jamakhandi6, Paraveen R Naikar7, ShaguftaMohammad Isak Shirahatti8, Muzaffar Ganaii9 & Rajeshwar Putta10 1Faculty Member, Department of Social Work, Karnataka State Rural Development and PanchayatRaj

ABSTRACT Background: The reluctance of higher education students to seek psychological care, despite rising mental health concerns, highlights the importance of brief and effective interventions. This study investigates the efficacy of a single-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention in improving psychological help-seeking behaviour among college students. Methods & Materials: A sample of 30 students

EFFICACY OF SINGLE SESSION WORKSHOP USING PRINCIPLES OFACT IN PROMOTING PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP-SEEKING IN HIGHEREDUCATION SETTINGS: A PRELIMINARY SURVEY Vikas Kumar1 & Shuvabrata Poddar2 1PhD Research Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, andAssistant Professor, Amity Institute of Clinical Psychology, Amity University, Patna. 2AssistantProfessor, Department of Applied Psychology, Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol. Correspondence: Vikas

ABSTRACT Background: Training programs based on Mindfulness are practices that develop an ability to sustain attention in the present moment non-judgmentally. Such programs have effectively been used on adults for handling daily life stress, and it has been argued that they could be used effectively on the child population as well. The present study used

PRELIMINARY PHASE FINDINGS FOR APPLICABILITY OFMINDFULNESS BASED TRAINING ON PERCEIVED STRESS & MINDFULAWARENESS OF HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS Varsha Kriplani1 & Laxmi Narayan Rathore2 1Ph.D. Scholar & 2Associate Professor, Dept of Clinical Psychology, School of Medical, MizoramUniversity, Aizawl, Mizoram-796004, India Correspondence: Laxmi Narayan Rathore, e-mail: laxminarayan21@rediffmail.com ABSTRACT Background: Training programs based on Mindfulness are practices

ABSTRACT Background: Alcohol dependence significantly impacts an individual’s physical, psychological, and social well-being. Understanding the quality of life (QoL) of individuals with alcohol dependence and its relationship with socio-demographic and clinical variables is crucial for effective interventions. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) in individuals with alcohol