Journal of Psychosocial Wellbeing (JPSW) is a biannual journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering critical dialogue on the intersection of mental health, social factors, and cultural dynamics. Our mission is to provide a high-quality platform that is relevant, inclusive, and thought-provoking, representing the diverse voices and perspectives of mental health professionals, researchers, academicians, and scholars worldwide. JPSW invites original research articles, literature reviews, critical commentaries, case studies, and book reviews that explore the complex interplay of psychosocial factors. By emphasizing the social and cultural dimensions of mental health, JPSW aims to contribute to evidence-based practices, policy development, and a deeper understanding of psychosocial wellbeing. We welcome contributions that challenge conventional paradigms, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and address emerging issues in the mental health field.
Exploring effectiveness of creative therapies in inclusive school setups: A Comprehensive Review
The concept of creative therapies helps to understand an individual with or without disability holistically. It helps an individual to express themselves through their hidden talent. It will make an individual mentally and physically fit. Creative therapies are alternative of traditional therapies so it will make the learning of an individual with or without disability effective, innovative and enjoyable too. This comprehensive review aims to analyze existing literature and identify gaps in implementing creative therapies in inclusive schools and recommend some strategies that will foster inclusivity and promotes independence, self-reliance, good communication, psychological well-being. This is a narrative review approach in which articles, thesis, journals published between 2010 to 2025 were searched through databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, Google scholar, ResearchGate using keywords like creative therapies, art therapy, music therapy, inclusion, dance therapy. A total of 20 relevant studies were shortlisted that were based on inclusion criteria (focus on different creative therapies in an inclusive environment that promotes holistic development of child). These reviews sought from Indian and western context and highlight that there were many factors like individual, societal, environmental, socioeconomic that create barriers in inclusivity and its outcomes affect the overall well-being of an individual with disability.
Perceived Stress and Coping Strategies among Individuals with Bipolar Affective Disorder and Control Group
Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD) is a recurrent, episodic condition in which individuals face ongoing stress due to the unpredictability of mood episodes. Worry about relapse, disruption in daily life and emotional instability adds to this stress. It is crucial to observe perceived stress and coping strategies for better treatment outcomes in BPAD. Aim: To assess and compare the perceived stress and coping strategies in individuals with BPAD and normal Control. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional comparative study was conducted among individuals with bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) receiving treatment from the outpatient department of CIIMHANS, Dewada, Chhattisgarh, India, and normal controls recruited from nearby areas (Tendesara and Kopedih). A total of 50 individuals with BPAD and 50 normal controls were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a socio-demographic datasheet, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and the COPE Inventory to compare stress levels and coping strategies between the two groups. Results: Individuals with bipolar affective disorder showed significantly lower use of coping strategies across all domains and reported higher levels of perceived stress compared to normal controls. All coping domains were negatively correlated with perceived stress, indicating that lower coping skills were associated with higher stress levels. Conclusion: Individuals with BPAD experience higher stress and maladaptive coping than normal controls. Strengthening coping skills and improving stress management may help enhance emotional stability and overall functioning in this population.
Early Intervention and ABA-Based Therapeutic Outcomes in a Child with Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comprehensive Case Study
This case study presents the developmental profile and therapeutic progress of XYZ, a female child diagnosed with mild ASD at the age of two years. The study documents her developmental concerns, early intervention history, and subsequent enrollment at a therapy center following family relocation. A comprehensive five-day observation and multi-domain assessment revealed challenges in eye contact, attention, expressive language, articulation, behavior regulation, and sensory processing.A three-month ABA-aligned intervention plan was implemented, focusing on skill development, speech and language enhancement, social interaction, and emotionalbehavioral regulation. Supplementary strategies, such as park-based tasks, functional home activities, peer-pairing, and reinforcement systems, further facilitated her growth. Significant improvements were observed across expressive communication, emotional stability, attention span, social adaptability, and articulatory accuracy. Over the course of one year, XYZ achieved age-appropriate developmental and behavioral functioning. She now demonstrates strong academic and co-curricular performance, with no major developmental concerns. The case highlights the importance of early intervention, consistent parental involvement, and individualized ABA-based therapy for favorable outcomes in children with mild ASD.
Psychosocial Issue among School Going Adolescence
Background: The psychosocial problems among school-going children are a growing concern and significant challenges for individuals, families, and society at large. These adolescents are also vulnerable to psychosocial problems because of physical and physiological changes. Protecting adolescents from adversity, promoting socioemotional learning and psychological well-being and ensuring access to mental health care are critical for their health and well-being during adolescence and adulthood. Aim: This study aims to investigate and explore about psychosocial issue among School Going Adolescence. Methods: For this, literature has been looked for manually as well as through electronic resources like PubMed, Google Scholar, JSTOR and Research-Gate. Conclusion: The mental health problem as well as behaviour and emotional issue are very common among adolescence. There are needed collective efforts of mental health professionals, families, educators, and policy makers to address the complexities of adolescence and guide the implementation strategies to promote, protect and restore mental health positively to the adolescence.
Quality of Life in Later Years: Perspectives from Residents of Old Age Homes
Background: Quality of life (QoL) in later life is shaped by a complex interaction of physical health, psychological well-being, social relationships, autonomy, and environmental conditions. With the increasing institutionalization of older adults, understanding the factors influencing QoL in old age homes has become a critical public health concern. Methodology: A systematic review of literature published between 2000 and 2024 was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, JSTOR, and ResearchGate. Inclusion criteria focused on empirical and theoretical studies involving elderly residents (60+) living in old age homes. Studies were screened based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, and relevant findings were synthesized qualitatively. Results: This review synthesized findings from Indian studies conducted across multiple states, encompassing approximately 1,100 elderly participants residing in old age homes. The pooled evidence indicates that nearly 28.8% of institutionalized elderly experience poor overall quality of life, with considerable impairment observed across physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains. Gender differences, cultural context, economic dependency, and the extent of family involvement were found to significantly influence residents’ experiences and perceived well-being. Conclusion: Enhancing the quality of life of elderly residents in old age homes requires a comprehensive and holistic care approach. Integrating mental health services, strengthening social engagement, promoting autonomy, and adopting person-centered care practices are essential. Such measures can help transform old age homes into supportive environments that preserve dignity, autonomy, and overall well-being in later life
Transition Planning: A Review of Vocational Training for Persons with Intellectual Disability
Vocational training is very important to make oneself independent. It is important for everybody especially if we talk in context of Persons with Intellectual Disability it is very important for them to lead a better life. It is essential to make a transition plan at prevocational stage that will develop functional academics and some job readiness skills and will lead a person towards different job setups like open employment, supported employment, self-employment, group employment. This review aims to analyse existing literature and identify gaps in vocational training and recommend some strategies to strengthen skill development. This is a narrative review approach in which articles, journals, thesis, government publications published between 2015 to 2025 were searched through databases such as Scopus, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, using keywords like vocational training, skill development, prevocational skills, employment for persons with disabilities. A total of 10 relevant studies were shortlisted that were based on inclusion criteria (focus on employability of persons with disability, placement in jobs, skill-based education). These reviews highlights that there were many factors like individual, societal, environmental that will impact education and employability of persons with intellectual disabilities and that will create a gap in vocational training and this will become a reason behind job mismatching among persons with intellectual disabilities. The research gap seen in policy making what policy makers promise and what beneficiaries experience. If policy makers address barriers faced by persons with intellectual disabilities and design policies that will cater the needs of persons with Intellectual disabilities, implementation of reasonable accommodation, transition planning from prevocational to vocational.
Disability and suicide: A Brief Overview
Background: Suicide among persons with disabilities is a complex and pressing public health concern. People with disabilities often face a range of social and economic adversities. These adversities results in poorer mental health as well as functional limitation. These functional limitations have been found to be predictive of suicide, with psychiatric comorbidities increasing the risk for suicide. Aim: This study aims to investigate and explore about how disability affects suicide. Methods: For this, literature has been looked for manually as well as through electronic resources like PubMed , Google Scholar. JSTOR, and ResearchGate. Conclusion: Research on suicidal behavior for people with disability (PWD) suggests they experience higher risk than people without disability and call for focused attention to the mental health of PWD including suicide prevention efforts that accommodate their needs.
The Conscious Mind and Behaviour in Indian Context
The exploration of consciousness and behavior has long been a fundamental inquiry in both Eastern philosophy and Western science. Indian philosophical traditions such as Vedanta, Yoga, Buddhist, Jainism thought offer rich, multifaceted accounts of the conscious mind and how it shapes human behavior. These ancient frameworks not only present sophisticated metaphysical and epistemological insights but also provide practical pathways through meditation, ethical living, and self-transcendence. This article examines the conscious mind and behavior from the perspective of Indian philosophy by critically analyzing classical texts and contemporary reinterpretations. Several Indian philosophy approaches and methods were discussed. Empirical findings from recent meditation and neuroscience research to demonstrate how these traditional insights continue to inform modern theories of cognition and self-regulation. The Indian perspective on the conscious mind and behaviour offers a holistic framework, A conscious mind helps guide behavior in the right direction, but understanding the main components of the conscious mind (manas, citta, buddhi, ahamkara etc.) is difficult.
The role of parental bonding, social support, spirituality and forgiveness on happiness among undergraduate students of Kolkata
Happiness is a positive emotional state which is subjectively defined by individuals. According to the Indian tradition happiness is considered as a spiritual pursuit, that is by turning inwards, establishing in one’s self, and realizing one’s true nature can give happiness. Parental bonding and care seems to be significantly tied up with happiness. “Spiritual personality takes a holistic view, which requires spiritual virtues, positive outlook on life, spiritual discipline, goodness, spiritual service, and moral rectitude. Social support is widely recognized as having beneficial influences on physical health, psychological health and overall well being. People who are inclined to forgive their transgressors tends to be more agreeable, more emotionally stable and some research suggests, more spiritually or religiously inclined than people who do not forgive their transgressors. The purpose of the present study was to study the role of parental bonding, social support, spirituality and forgiveness on happiness among undergraduate students of Kolkata. The sample for the present study consisted of 508 samples (253 females &amp; 255 males). The aim of the present study was to explore the relationship between happiness with forgiveness, social support, parental bonding and spirituality. It can be concluded that no significant difference is found between male and female undergraduate college students of Kolkata in terms of happiness and coincidentally it has been found that the mean of happiness with regard to male and female are found to be closely similar to each other. Furthermore, it has been found that parental bonding, social support, forgiveness and spirituality have a definite role in predicting happiness among undergraduate students of Kolkata. The study can be helpful for conducting appropriate intervention.
Social Work in India: Stuck in Childhood or Ready for Change?
The social work profession in India, though nearly a century old, continues to face developmental, structural, and identity-related challenges. Despite significant contributions to social welfare, social workers struggle for recognition due to societal misconceptions, cultural barriers, and their frequent relegation to subordinate roles. Persistent issues such as caste hierarchies, gender norms, and political interference often impede their ability to implement sensitive interventions effectively. The discipline’s overdependence on Western theories has also hindered the evolution of indigenous frameworks. A lack of regulatory mechanisms, non-uniform curricula, and disparities in training quality weaken professional credibility. Additionally, limited government integration of trained social workers, unstable NGO funding, inadequate compensation, emotional burnout, and insufficient mental health support further undermine the sustainability of the profession. Strengthening regulatory bodies, enhancing educational standards, improving workplace conditions, and encouraging research and evidence-based practice are crucial for advancing professional social work in India.
Suicide is a major public health concern. It is death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with intent to die as a result of the behaviour. Suicide risk assessment is a structured approach and is the process of evaluating an individual's likelihood of dying by suicide. The approach used by healthcare professionals to identify individuals at risk of dying by suicide. There are so many instruments for the detection and assessment of suicide risk likeSuicidal Ideation Attributes Scale , Reasons for Living Inventory , The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised, Suicidal Affect Behavior Cognition Scale , Modified Scale for Suicide Ideation , Suicide Intent Scale , Scale for Suicide Ideation , Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale , Brief Suicide Safety Assessment for Patients Who Screen , Ask Suicide-Screening Questions ,The Nurses' Global Assessment of Suicide Risk, Sheehan Suicidality Tracking Scale, P4 screener. The BSI and the C-SSRS were the two most frequently mentioned as a standard tool for the clinical evaluation of individuals. Both were frequently used and equally important.
Counseling: An Art of Healing and Mental Wellness
Counseling is an interpersonal helping process. This service is poorly defined and presently anyone at all with little or no training can offer these services. It was often misunderstood as a profession in India earlier and needs in the Indian context emerge against the background of tremendous social change. Available counselling services are largely based on Western approaches to psychology. There are various model, approaches, methods, and steps technics of this .These approaches have been widely criticised as not being relevant to the Indian cultural context. India's ancient traditions offer a wealth of psychological insights and concepts that hold significant potential for modern application. Despite its potential, counselling psychology remains an underdeveloped field in India, lacking cultural relevance and validity. There is needed to incorporate the traditional Indian values and philosophies e.g., yoga, mindfulness, Ayurveda etc.
Background: We all, once in our life face stress though how we handle it can make all the difference. Stress creates greater physiological demands. More energy, oxygen, circulation, and therefore more metabolic cofactors are needed e.g. vitamins and minerals. Aims: To explore about the importance of diet and its relation to manage stress. Methods: This paper is based on a narrative review of existing literature, including peerreviewed articles and reports related to stress and nutrition. Conclusion: Stress not only influences the choice of food of a person but also the quantity of the food eaten. Stress can be managed well with the help of a nutritious and well-balanced diet. It is a powerful therapeutic tool to reduce stress as well as benefits that improve brain functioning, shore up immune function, lower blood pressure, improve the circulation, and reduce toxins from the body. There are complex carbohydrates, proteins (tryptophan, phenylalanine and tyrosine, theanine) Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Magnesium, and Selenium. These nutrients play a very specific and important role in stress management.
Spirituality and Addiction Disorder: A Comprehensive Review
Addiction disorder is a complex condition with biological, psychological, social, and several other dimensions. This comprehensive review explores the role of spirituality in both the prevention and treatment of substance use and behavioral addictions. Drawing from a wide range of interdisciplinary research, the paper examines how spiritual practices, beliefs, and communities contribute to resilience, meaning-making, recovery, and longterm abstinence. Theoretical models such as spiritus contra spiritum, genospirituality, and forgiveness-based recovery are discussed alongside empirical findings that demonstrate spirituality as a protective factor— particularly among adolescents and young adults. Evidence shows that spiritual engagement enhances coping mechanisms, identity transformation, community support, and emotional healing. Furthermore, the review addresses the integration of spirituality into clinical settings through evidence-based interventions including spiritually modified cognitive-behavioral therapy, culturally adapted models, and spiritual direction. It also highlights challenges such as cultural diversity, exclusion risks, negative religious coping, and clinician training gaps. Emerging directions suggest the value of trauma-informed spiritual care, mystical experiences, and narrative identity in recovery. The review concludes by advocating for holistic, patient-centered approaches that ethically and effectively incorporate spirituality into mainstream addiction treatment and recovery frameworks.
A Critical Review of Psychological and Spiritual Dimensions of Sufi Music
Sufi music, deeply intertwined with Islamic mysticism, serves as a profound medium for spiritual expression and transcendence. Across cultures, particularly in South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, Sufi music has evolved as an experiential tool to facilitate states of spiritual ecstasy (wajd), divine remembrance (dhikr), and the dissolution of the ego (fanā) (Qureshi, 2006; Ernst, 2011). This paper explores the historical origins, philosophical underpinnings, and contemporary relevance of Sufi music as a catalyst for spiritual awakening. It critically examines how musical traditions such as Qawwali, Sama, and Hadra embody Sufi cosmology and discusses debates around orthodoxy, authenticity, and commercialization in the modern era.
Digital Parenting for Adolescent Well-being: Preventive Strategies to Mitigate Technology-Related Risks and Promote Healthy Family Dynamics
The increasing integration of digital technology into everyday life has significantly influenced parenting practices, especially concerning adolescents' screen time and online behaviors. Unregulated digital engagement has been associated with adverse health outcomes, including sleep disturbances, reduced physical activity, and social withdrawal. This paper examines the concept of digital parenting within the framework of preventive healthcare, outlining strategies to mitigate risks associated with excessive technology use while promoting balanced family dynamics. The discussion is supported by global health recommendations, including those from the World Health Organization (WHO), and empirical evidence on the psychological and behavioral implications of digital overuse. The paper explores the phenomenon of "technoference" and its impact on parent-child relationships, highlighting the need for structured family interventions to address digital addiction. Practical recommendations for establishing technology-related boundaries, fostering digital literacy, and promoting parental engagement in children's online experiences are discussed. By adopting evidence-based strategies, parents can safeguard adolescent well-being and ensure healthy interactions with technology.
Effectiveness of information booklet regarding government health schemes among registered antenatal women, Haryana, India
Background -The high number of maternal deaths in the poor and underdeveloped areas of the world shows the inadequate access to health services and brings to focus the ever widening gap between the rich and poor. Improving maternal health is one of the eight Millennium Development Goals adopted by the international community in 2000. Maternal morbidity and mortality can be reduced by giving proper education, awareness, preventative and promotive health care specially by promoting early registration, regular antenatal check-ups and institutional deliveries. Aims: To assess the effectiveness of information booklet on level of knowledge regarding government health schemes for mothers having less than five yea children among registered antenatal women. .Methods and Methodology: The study was conducted using convenient sampling. Total 60 registered antenatal women were taken from urban area ,Rohtak, Haryanaa. They were fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria. Semi structured self-made questionnaire regarding government health schemes related to mothers and less than five years children were used. Data was analysed using SPSS software version 20. Results: There were significant difference was found between pre and post assessment secession. Conclusion :The self-developed Semi Structured Questionnaire and information booklet can utilized as tool for enhancing awareness and improving maternal and child health and reducing mortality and morbidity of maternal and child.cts.
Adjustment, Self-Esteem and Life Satisfaction of Children of Working and Non-Working Mothers: A Comparative Study
Background: It has been reported in several studies that working status of a mother significantly impacts the psychosocial well being of a child. However the impact is complex and depends on various factors such as maternal mental health and parent child relationship, type of family etc. Aim: The purpose of this study is a) to study and compare the Adjustment, Self-esteem and Life satisfaction of children of working and non working mothers and to further b) study the gender differences on Adjustment, Self-esteem and Life satisfaction of children of working and non working mothers. Materials and Methods: The present study is based on crosssectional design, conducted on a sample of 100 students of working and non working mothers. Data was collected from schools of Jammu District using assessment tools Adjustment Inventory for school Students, Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale and The Brief Multidimensional Students’ Life Satisfaction Scale (BMSLSS). For assessing the result of the study SPSS 20 version was used. Descriptive statistics such as mean, SD and t test were applied. Results and Conclusion: Significant differences were found between children of working and non working mothers on some dimensions of adjustment and self esteem whereas no significant difference found between children of working and non working mothers on life satisfaction. Similarly Significant gender differences were found on some dimensions of adjustment, life satisfaction and self esteem.
Death And Grieving in Homer’s Iliad as Illustrated by Dr. Emily Wilson
Emily Wilson's translation of the final eight books of Homer's Iliad offers a powerful look at how people cope with death and grief. The epic poem, traditionally attributed to Homer, delves into the enduring impact of loss, especially on its central figure, Achilles. The Iliad vibrantly portrays the fatalities of war and the dreadful effects of grief. It was seen gaudily in Achilles's descent into rage after the death of his friend, Patroclus. Though Achilles's grief deviates from modern theories, it showcases stages of grief like denial, depression and anger. Additionally, the Iliad offers valuable insight of historical suffering. Ancient Greek concepts like 'divine madness' or 'theia mania,' providing a historical lens on people’s understanding of the pain of loss during that era.
Reimagining Mental Health Approach Through Indian Perspectives
India is a largest country (population wise) of the world, where residing 1.464 billion people, but still they have not their own theory, practice, approaches, and model in the area of mental health. Most of the psychiatry practice in India is guided and imported by the western approach, which have largely ignored the role of religion, family, eastern philosophy and medicine in understanding and managing the psychiatric disorders. Even, the research on mental health conducted in India utilizes the European perspectives and hardly have we used Indian perspectives to understand Indian reality. We resist the imposition of the European beliefs, values, thinking and life style in the name of social emancipation, empowerment and justice. Historically there is no evidence to show that the European values, thought or life style has empowered or uplifted any people in the third world. The western concepts in mental health practice would therefore be extremely short-sighted and unproductive. From last couple of decadesfew of the mental health professional have attempted to develop Indian perspective drawing inspiration from our rich cultural and philosophical wisdom, their works have been side-lined by the Eurocentric intellectuals who dominated the discourse with the help of government machinery.
Introduction: Social media has become an integral part of modern life, driven by increasing internet access and widespread use of digital devices. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp support communication, learning, and social engagement. In India, over 462 million people used social media in January2024,indicating its broad societal impact. While it offers educational, professional, and social benefits, excessive use raises concerns such as addiction, distraction, and mental health issues. Research Methodology: This paper is based on a narrative review of existing literature, including peer-reviewed articles, reports, and statisticsfrom2007 to 2024. Sources were selected to explore both the positive and negative impacts of social media, particularly among students and professionals. Discussion: Studies reveal that excessive social media use may lead to reduced academic performance, lower workplace productivity, and increased psychological distress. Social media addiction mimics behavioral dependencies, reinforcing compulsive behaviors through constant feedback and reward mechanisms. Conclusion: While social media offers many advantages, its over use can be harmful. Promoting digital awareness, setting healthy boundaries, and encouraging responsible use are essential. With mindful engagement, the benefits of social media can be harnessed while mitigating its adverse effects.
Unravelling Homelessness and Mental Distress: A Psychosocial Exploration of Chronic Mental Distress and Social Displacement
Introduction: Homelessness among individuals experiencing intricate psychosocial difficulties persists as a significant public health concern. This case study examines the life of a 70-year-old man whose persistent homelessness arises from intergenerational familial discord, interfaith marital dissolution, financial adversity, and deteriorating mental health. Comprehending these interrelated aspects is crucial for formulating effective support and rehabilitation methods for marginalised groups. The present study aims to investigate the intricate psychosocial and structural elements that led to the subject's shift from economic security to chronic homelessness, emphasising the influence of interfaith marriage, familial discord, and systemic neglect. Methodology: This qualitative case study was conducted using an in-depth semi-structured life narrative interview. The narrative underwent theme analysis to discern principal pathways, pivotal moments, and societal pressures. Ethical norms were adhered to, and all identifying information has been anonymised. Results: The case exemplifies how interfaith unions, especially in conservative socio-cultural contexts can lead to persistent marginalisation when familial and communal support deteriorates. It further underscores the lack of mental health services, legal safeguards, and rehabilitative frameworks for those who are neglected owing to personal and systemic deficiencies. Conclusion: The instance highlights the necessity for focused interventions and collaborative policy measures to tackle chronic homelessness within socially marginalised groups.
Spirituality and Mental Health: Indian-Western Perspectives
Spirituality significantly impacts mental health across diverse cultures, influencing emotional resilience, coping mechanisms, and overall psychological well-being. Purpose of this review article is to explore the convergence of spirituality and mental health through both Indian and Western lenses. In Indian traditions, spirituality is intrinsically woven into daily life, with concepts like karma, dharma, yoga, and meditation serving as fundamental pillars of mental equilibrium. Practices such as Yoga, Meditation, Mantra Chanting, Ayurveda, and holistic healing emphasize the mind-body connection, fostering inner harmony and stress reduction. Bhakti, or devotion, alongside seva (selfless service), fosters both self-realization and emotional stability. This principle resonates with the tenets of Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism, all of which emphasize practices conducive to inner peace and spiritual understanding. Western perspectives often frame spirituality within psychological constructs, such as meaning-making, existential well-being, mindfulness-based therapies and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) incorporate spiritual dimensions to augment mental health outcomes. Empirical studies demonstrate that spirituality cultivates hope, alleviates anxiety, and strengthens resilience in individuals confronting stress, trauma, and psychiatric conditions. By analyzing the integration of spirituality in therapeutic practices across these traditions, this research underscores the necessity for culturally informed interventions. Bridging Eastern and Western perspectives offers the potential for a more holistic approach to mental health, ensuring personalized and effective healing strategies for a global population.
Eco-Social Work : The teachings from Srimad Bhagavad Gita
This paper explores the intersection of the teachings of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita and eco-social work, focusing on the environmental ethics embedded in its philosophical principles. The Gita, a key spiritual text, providesinsights on interconnectedness, selfless action (Nishkama Karma), duty, compassion, and detachment from materialism, all of which align with the core values of green social work. The study examines how the Gita’ steachings promote sustainable practices, social justice, and the moral responsibility to care for the environment. Key concepts like Vasudeva Kutumbakam (the world is one family) and Nishkama Karma (selflessaction) offer a holistic approach to addressing both environmental and social issues. The research also demonstrate show the Gita’s wisdom can guide eco-social workers, encouraging them to integrate ethical action, environmental advocacy, and compassion into their practice. Emphasizing the need to align social work with environmental sustainability, the study proposes a framework for eco-social work that prioritizes the well-being of both people and the planet, fostering a balanced, harmonious relationship between humanity and nature.
Ayurveda, Panchakosha model and Manomaya Kosh: Its Relevance in Modern Mental Health Care
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in holistic approaches having the health and well-being. Ancient Indian traditional approaches provide an intricate framework for understanding human consciousness and health .This address the interconnections between the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of human existence. Manomaya Kosha refers to the mental and emotional layer of human being. This shea then compasses person thoughts, feelings, and mental processes. That has playing a crucial role in overall mental health and emotional well-being of the person. It is a field of energy by itself. Taittiriya Upanishad says: “Within the vital force is yet another body, this one made of thought energy. It fills the two denser bodies and has the same shape. Those who understand and control the mental body are no longer afflicted by fear.” Learning to develop Manomaya Kosha or mental body is important for person’s mental health. This is right time through bridging this ancient indigenous approach into the modern systems. It can foster a more inclusive, compassionate, and effective mental health paradigm for the current as well as future.
Impact of Nature-Based Tourism on Psychological Well-Being: A Comprehensive Review
Nature-based tourism, encompassing activities such as forest bathing, mountain hiking, and wildlife safaris, has gained prominence due to its perceived psychological benefits. This review explores the impact of various types of nature-based tourism on psychological well-being, focusing on stress reduction, overall mental health improvement, and enhanced psychological well-being. The review includes detailed case studies on wild life safaris and forest bathing. The review synthesizes findings from recent literature, highlighting key theories such as Attention Restoration Theory (ART), Stress Reduction Theory (SRT), and the Biophilia Hypothesis, which explain the mechanisms through which nature-based experiences influence mental health. Additionally, the review covers various types of nature-based tourism, including beach tourism, birdwatching, and kayaking, and their associated psychological benefits. By integrating theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence, this review underscores the importance of nature-based tourism in promoting mental health. The findings suggest that nature-based experiences offer substantial benefits for stress reduction, mood enhancement, and life satisfaction. Practical implications for stakeholders include the promotion of nature-based tourism as astrategy for mental health improvement and the need for continued research to explore and expand upon these benefits.
Perceived social support and relationship between domain of Family functioning of people with Schizophrenia
Background: The family’s environment and other activities also impact the mental health of the person. Thefamily’s negative attitude such as inadequate problem solving, communication, role, general functioningandinadequate social support ultimately impact the person diagnosed with schizophrenia. Aims: The purposeofthisstudy is (i) to explore the impact of Social support among the person diagnosed with schizophrenia acrossthegender (ii) to explore the Association between Family functioning and social support among families of personwith Schizophrenia. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional hospital based observational studyhasbeenconducted at Centre of Excellence in Mental Health, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences&DrRam Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi. Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MDPSSS)andMcMaster family assessment device has been applied. For assessing the result of the study SPSS20versionwasused. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, correlation wereapplied.Results and conclusion: MDPSSS shows a not significant difference of mean and Standard deviationbetweenthe genders. Positive correlation was found between multidimensional Perceived Social Support andfamilyassessment device like, communication and family, role and problem solving, role and communication, generalfunctioning with affective responsiveness and behavior control.
Securing Access to Rights of Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in India
Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) do have the equal right to enjoy human rights to life, equality, security, and dignity like their counterparts without disabilities. Yet, owing to various attitudinal, structural, and systemic barriers, indifferent treatment by the society, and dearth of adequate data, PwDs continue to live as an invisible category in India (Bansal, nd). The census of India gives the statistics that around 1.5 million population lives Individuals with some form of intellectual disabilities Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) of whom 1.2 million are under major non-economic activities in our country . For centuries persons with disabilities have been facing discrimination and are denied to exercise their fundamental rights. Often, they are treated as the neglected part of the society resulting in denial of their rights related to education, employment, and political life (Janardhana et al., 2015).
Journey of Social Work to Professional Social Work: Indian Perspectives
History of Social Work in India is an age old phenomenon. Social work in India has a rich and enduring history, deeply intertwined with the countries cultural, social, and political fabric. Through this article, Author embarks on a journey over time to explore the historical milestones that have shaped the social work profession in India. It has believed that as a professional concept of social work got recognition only in the 19th century and social work practice in India was introduced by the Americans in 1930s, and started adopting the American model of social work education. Social Work as a profession in India was recognized and developed by western countries (mainly UK and USA) yet the bases on which the profession rests upon very well exist in the foundation of Indian history as well as Indian civilization. Ancient India had a rich tradition of philanthropy and altruism deeply rooted in its religious and cultural practices. The concept of “daana” (charity) played a significant role and deeply ingrained in the ethos of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, where individuals were encouraged to give to the needy as a moral duty.
Exploring Relationship between Positive Death Attitude and Flourishing among very old persons
The psychological well-being of elderly persons is often marked by the focus on physical discomforts, illnesses and its treatment however it is associated in context to how they face approaching death in near future. Positive death attitudes, such as neutral acceptance, approach acceptance, and escape acceptance, are keys to understanding how elderly cope with it. This study explores the relationship between these death attitudes and flourishing which is a measure of overall well-being in elderly group. In the present study a diverse group of 300 old and very old persons aged 76 years and above who were assessed using standardized scales for flourishing and death attitudes. The study examined how these attitudes correlate with their psychological well-being. Descriptive statistics and Correlation was used to determine the nature and relationship between these two variables. This study highlights the need for further exploration and the development of programs that help these persons to navigate their attitudes toward death leading to better-coping mechanisms and emotional resilience.
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