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Volume 6 | Issue 1 | January-June 2024
Editorial
ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
is a form of third-wave behavioral therapy. It
was developed by Steven Hayes (1980). ACT
is derived from Relational Frame Theory
(RFT), a therapy also developed by Hayes,
which is based on the concept that ineffective
verbal behavior leads to problematic
behaviors. ACT is primarily based on
principles of mindfulness, acceptance, and
values. ACT was accepted by the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) and was included
in their National Registry of Evidence-Based
Programs and Practices in 2010. ACT
conceptualize addiction as a chronic pattern
of maladaptive behaviour. ACT found to be
effective as an individual therapy as well as
it can be clubbed with other psychotherapies.
The goal of ACT is to help an individual to
accept urges to use substances and learn
healthier lifestyle modifications that may
reduce the desire to misuse drugs or alcohol.
ACT also provides psychological flexibility.
Through this therapy, an individual learns to
develop adaptability in thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors based on challenging situations.
Basic six core skills in Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy (Hayes, 1980):
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Review Article
IMPACT OF PANDEMIC ON MENTAL HEALTH OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: A REVIEW
COVID-19 was the world’s greatest epidemic
of the twentieth century. It affected almost
every part of the world (Shetty, Amaresha,
Bamney, & Shah, 2022). The COVID-19
pandemic has directly impacted many people’s
physical health; besides, it has posed a great
threat to the mental health of millions
(Tsamakis, Tsiptsios, Ouranidis, & Spanou,
2021; Usher, Durkin, & Bhullar, 2020; Shetty,
Amaresha, Bamney, & Shah, 2022). Studies
suggest that psychological distress and issues
like depression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, post-traumatic
stress disorder, behavioral disturbances, and
substance use may commonly occur after
natural disasters (Beaglehole, Mulder,
Frampton, & Ferris, 2018; Chaves,
Castellanos, Abrams, & Ramos, 2018;
Granados, Christine, Ionides, & Coakley,
2018).
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ORIGINAL Articles
STRESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AMONG MPSC ASPIRANTS IN PUNE: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY
With India’s rapidly growing population, the
education system has become increasingly
competitive (Lokhande & Joshi, 2023). The
Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), established on May 1, 1960, operates
as an autonomous body under Article 315 of
the Indian Constitution, entrusted with
recommending candidates for government
posts and advising on service matters (MPSC,
n.d.). Annually, MPSC conducts the Rajya Seva
Examination to recruit for Class A, B, and C
posts within the Maharashtra Government,
known for its competitiveness and allure due
to higher salaries and prestigious status
(MPSC, n.d.). During 2019-20, MPSC
conducted 22 competitive exams, admitting
533,154 candidates and finalizing 10 exams
for 1,848 posts. They made 2,414
recommendations, processed 8 requisitions
for direct recruitment involving 288 posts and
125,911 applications, interviewed 1,039
candidates, recommending 279. A screening
test for one post had 1,549 applicants and
1,399 participants. Notably, 905 candidates
from backward classes were recommended
for 2,673 reserved posts, in addition to 504
recommended for unreserved posts,
underscoring MPSC’s commitment to social
equity (GoM, MPSC, 2022).
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A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON STRESS AND COPING PATTERNS AMONG BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING PERSONNEL: A CROSSSECTIONAL STUDY
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) has
emerged as a significant industry globally,
providing cost-effective solutions to
organizations by delegating non-core business
functions to external service providers.
However, the BPO sector is characterized by
demanding work environments, highperformance expectations, and round-theclock operations, leading to heightened levels
of stress among employees. Understanding
the dynamics of stress and coping
mechanisms within this context is essential
for promoting employee well-being and
organizational effectiveness (Smith & Jones,
2021). Recent studies have delved into various
facets of stress and coping among BPO
employees, shedding light on the multifaceted
nature of this phenomenon(Johnson et al.,
2020).The extent of work-related stress have
highlighted the prevalence of stressors such
as workload, job insecurity, shift work, and
role ambiguity (Johnson et al., 2020).
Moreover, studies have explored coping
strategies adopted by BPO employees to
manage stress effectively.
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QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG THE FAMILIES OF ALCOHOL ADDICTION TRIBES STAYING IN SOUTH KARNATAKA
According to the UN, it is estimated that there
are more than 476 million indigenous
population spread across 90 countries
worldwide(Short & Lennox, 2013).These
individuals possess distinctive social, cultural,
economic and political traits, languages,
knowledge, systems, beliefs, resource
management techniques and hold diverse
development concepts based on traditional
values and priorities(Newcomb, 2011).
The term “indigenous people” in India has
been used for a long time, but with the term
“Adivasi” referring to the tribal population.
According to the 2011 census, the tribal
population constituted 8.6% of the country’s
population, up from 8.2% in
2001(Chandramouli & General, 2011).The
tribal population in India
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PSYCHOLOGICAL MINDEDNESS AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE SYNDROME: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Well-being can be described in terms of an
individual’s condition concerning the
psychological, social, and biological basis. It
has been defined the health as “the full
physical, mental and social well being not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity
(WHO, 2001). Various determinants are there
in the well-being framework, One among them
is interpersonal relationships. It has been
studied that the well-being of individual is
affected due to the consumption of alcohol
despite the pattern of drinking ( Nguyen &
Cairney, 2013).
Consumption of alcohol among the young
adults has been a complex phenomenon,
which is deeply interconnected with biological,
psychological, social and cultural factors.
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IDENTIFYING OCCUPATIONAL STRESSORS AMONG UNORGANIZED SECTORS WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO STREET VENDORS IN BIHAR
Occupational stress indicates the stress that
is being experienced as a result of anyone’s
profession. The workplace creates a longlasting impact on the life of any individual. If
we talk about the unorganized sector, most
unorganized workers are actually working day
and night to earn bread and butter. 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 stress that a person experiences as a
direct result of their occupation is referred to
as occupational stress or workplace stress.
Work is the performance of duties requiring
the expenditure of both mental and physical
energy, with the goal of producing goods and
services that meet the requirements of people.
One could argue that the idea of stress is so
complex that no one procedure or explanation
can fully account for the occurrence.
Stressors are pressures that are either
psychological or physical that can lead to
strain. The body’s process of adjusting to
external influences, adjustments, demands,
and pressures is known as stress.
Occupational stress, or stress brought on by
one’s workplace, is one of the most important
health problems in the world.
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Brief COmmunication
EMPOWERING FAMILIES THROUGH PSYCHOEDUCATION: A STUDY ON CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Caring for children with intellectual disabilities
presents unique challenges that can
significantly impact the well- being of families.
These challenges often extend beyond the
child’s immediate needs, affecting the entire
family’s emotional, social, and economic
stability and dynamic (Douglas et al. 2016;
Dada et al. 2020). Families frequently encounter additional issues, such as a lack of
knowledge, self-stigma, and underutilization
of available services, which can further
exacerbate the caregiving burden (Lakhan, R.,
& Sharma, 2010).
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Case reports
PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS FOR DISSOCIATIVE CONVERSION DISORDER AND THE INTERPLAY OF A COMPLEX HOME SITUATION WITH A HISTORY OF SEXUAL ABUSE: A CASE STUDY
Dissociation is a mental process, which
produces a lack of connection in a person’s
thoughts, memories, feelings, actions, or
sense of identity (Janet, 1889).
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders (DSM-5) outlines specific
criteria for diagnosing dissociative
(conversion) disorder, also known as
Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder
(American Psychiatric Association, 2013; Ali
et al. 2015). This includes the presence of a
psychiatric condition characterised by physical
signs and neurological symptoms
(Diseth,2005) that cannot be attributed to any
medical or neurological cause, often triggered
by psychological conflicts and psychosocial
stressors (Ganslev, 2020).
According to psychodynamic theories,
dissociative conversion disorder can occur
when psychological conflict or distress is
converted into physical symptoms.
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Letter to editor
BURNOUT AND STRESS AMONG THE SANITARY WORKERS
Sanitary workers are the ones who contribute
directly towards the cleanliness of the society
and it is their routine work to be assigned and
monitored by their supervisors. The social
structure and social stigma in the community
deny human dignity to the sanitary workers
by ill-treating them as untouchables, not
responding to them while they try to
communicate, also by not sticking to the
guidelines to segregate degradable and nondegradable wastes and not respecting them
in public. In this regard Degavi, G. et al.
(2021) indicated that it is essential to
implement basic occupational health services,
such as the use of personal protective
equipment and regulating the activities of solid
waste collectors. Furthermore, approximately
seventy-five percent of the participants
demonstrated a solid understanding of how
to prevent occupational health hazards (1)
Sanitation workers in Tirunelveli, like many
others across the globe, they endure
significant physical and mental strains daily.
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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, review articles, case reports, commentary,
forum, & brief communication related to social work
practice in health care.
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