Indian Journal of Health Social Work
CURRENT ISSUE
Volume 4 | Issue 2 | July-Dec, 2022
Editorial
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ITS IMPLICATION FOR MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
In the digital age, the convergence of artificial
intelligence (AI) and social work has ushered
in a new era of possibilities, particularly in
the realm of mental health. The potential for
AI to revolutionize social workers’ approach
towards mental health interventions and
support is immense. With its ability to analyze
large amounts of data, recognize patterns,
and generate insights, AI could change the
game.
Mental health challenges have become
increasingly prevalent, and traditional
approaches to dealing with them are often
insufficient due to limited resources and the
shame that comes with seeking assistance.
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Review Article
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: A REFLECTIVE DISCUSSION
Substance abuse is one of the major issues,
which is facing worldwide. According to World
Health Organization (WHO), drug addiction
and substance abuse are serious public health
issues affecting developing countries around
the world (Ursu, A. et al., (2022), WHO,2020).
Indirectly or directly, drug addiction which
includes smoking, drinking, and using illicit
drugs causes 11.8 million fatalities worldwide
each year. (Cheron et al.,2021, Roth, et al.,
2017). The Global Burden of Disease study
says this number is more significant than
REVIEW ARTICLES
cancer-related fatalities and represents a fifth
of all. Most early-age teenagers aged 17 to
20 years are seriously addicted to some drug
use . In India, people aged 10 to 75 years,
14.6 % alcohol,2.83% cannabis, and 2.1%
opioid, indulged in these substances (Ministry
of Social Justice and Empowerment,19 July
2022).
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PSYCHOSOCIAL FIRST AID FOR SOCIAL SUPPORT: INTERVENTION CASELETS IN DISASTER CONTEXT
Social support is one of the important
functions of social relationships. Social
support is always intended by the sender to
be helpful, thus distinguishing it from
intentional negative interactions (such as
angry criticism, hassling, undermining). Social
support means having friends and other
people, including family, to turn to in times of
need or crisis to give you a broader focus and
positive self-image. Social support enhances
quality of life and provides a buffer against
adverse life events. Social support involves
that you experience security and closeness,
can have the opportunity to care for others,
that you belong to a social network, feel
respected and valued, and participate in a
community with mutual obligations.
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ORIGINAL Articles
EXPLORING SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION AND IT’S IMPACT ON THE PSYCHOSOMATIC HEALTH OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN WESTERN ODISHA: A GENDER AND BMI PERSPECTIVE
Social media platforms have become an
integral part of modern life, with an increasing
number of individuals, including university
students, engaging with them extensively. This
widespread use of social networking sites
(SNSs) has raised concerns about the
potentially addictive nature of these platforms
and their impact on the psychosomatic health
of young adults. University students, in
particular, are considered a vulnerable
population due to their heavy reliance on SNSs
for communication, information sharing, and
entertainment (Kuss & Griffiths, 2017).
Research into the addictive nature of social
media usage has been a focal point in recent
years. Andreassen, Torsheim, Brunborg, and
Pallesen (2012) developed the Facebook
Addiction Scale, which revealed that
individuals could develop addictive tendencies
towards social networking sites, leading to
adverse effects on their overall well-being
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PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTIONS FOR POST-PARTUM NEUROLOGICAL ILLNESS IN A NEURO-CASUALTY AND EMERGENCY SETTING: A CASE STUDY
Neurological conditions with an acute onset
in postpartum patients are often referred by
the Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to a
neurological emergency setting as soon as a
condition requiring emergency care is
suspected. Pregnancy and giving birth are
considered to be major life events in the lives
of individuals. Few mothers’ experience
certain difficulties during the postpartum period which can be physical or psychological
or both. The distress caused as a result of
these conditions is significant and affects their
functionality to a great extent. Delay in
treatment of hemorrhagic myelitis may lead
to permanent disability. There have been
several published case reports and case
series detailing various neurological
manifestations during post-partum. Acute
postpartum paraplegia commonly occurs due
to predisposing factors, that is, trauma,
coagulation abnormalities, vascular
malformations, preeclampsia or iatrogenic
and due to spinal needle for anesthesia during
labor.
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A STUDY ON STUDENTS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE & SELF ESTEEM
In the effort to build a prosperous nation, the
development of human capital and quality
human resources cannot be overlooked and
are closely linked. School students are among
those who play a key role in leading the nation
in the future. In fact, the credibility of the
student depends on the degree of his positive
self-development and mastery of soft skills in
solving future challenges and problems.
During school life, positive self-confidence and
good emotional intelligence will help school
pupils to adapt. In the long run, they will also
help college students cope with real-world
challenges. Emotional intelligence as a term
did not enter our language until around 1990.
Although it is a relatively new term, interest
in the term has grown tremendously since
then. Already in the 1930s, psychologist
Edward Thorndike described the concept of
“social intelligence” as the ability to get along
with other people.
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Case Reports
A CASE STUDY ON ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN RURAL WEST BENGAL: PROGRESS AND GAPS IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES
To protect adolescents from various sexual
and reproductive health issues, they must use
reproductive health services. As a result,
before executing any interventions, the level
of their service utilization should be assessed.
Taking Adolescents’ Bio-Physical and
Psychological Changes into, every family
should talk about issues relating to sexual and
reproductive health. Schools can significantly
enhance adolescents’ knowledge, attitudes,
and exposure to Reproductive Healthcare
services because most adolescents at this age
spend most of their time in school. Therefore,
the school administration should work to
foster an environment that encourages
adolescents to talk about their concerns and
experiences with Reproductive Healthcare
services. To achieve a successful outcome,
Health Structure still needs to reform the
current practice and establish new
comprehensive free-standing or integrated adolescent friendly-services with trained
service providers conveniently
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