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PSYCHO-SOCIAL EXPERIENCES OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS WITHPOLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME: A QUALITATIVE STUDY Iqra Nazir1 & Aadil Bashir2 1Research Scholar, Department of Social Work, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 2AssociateProfessor, Department of Social Work, University of Kashmir, Srinagar Correspondence: Iqra Nazir, e-mail: naziriqra128@gmail.com ABSTRACT Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is prevalent among women of reproductive age, featuring psychological

ABSTRACT Background: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic and debilitating psychiatric condition characterized by persistent obsessions and compulsions that significantly impair various domains of functioning. While much research has focused on symptomatology and treatment outcomes, there is growing interest in understanding the cognitive-emotional processes that contribute to functional disability in OCD. Aim: This study explores

EMOTION REGULATION STRATEGIES AND THEIR ASSOCIATIONWITH DISABILITY IN OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER Siddharth Ranjan Banerjee1 , Diksha Banerjee2 , Swechchha Singh3, Archana Singh,4& Amool Ranjan Singh5 1Lecturer, Department of Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychology and Research, National Institutefor the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities, Dehradun-248001, 2M.Phil. ClinicalPsychology Trainee, Department of Clinical Psychology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram796004, 3Research

ABSTRACT Background: The quality of life is considered exceptionally imperative for the family of children with unremitting infection. Parents have a critical part in choosing the quality of life among families of children with chronic illnesses. Aim: The study aims to assess the level of quality of life and to measure the socio-demographic profile among

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