Abstract Aim: To assess the relationship between loneliness, meaning in life and depressive symptoms among first year engineering students. Method: The study adapted a descriptive and co-relational research design. Data was collected from a sample of 205 first year engineering students from colleges in Kozhikode, using convenient sampling method. The scales used were UCLA … [Read more...] about Loneliness, Meaning in Life and Depressive Symptoms among First-Year Engineering Students
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Changing the Landscape of OCD Education
*Author of Correspondence: Cherie Hoepfl, 3University of Houston, Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun Rd. Houston, Texas 77004 E-mail: clhoepfl@uh.edu Abstract Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a severe mental health condition characterized by unwanted/intrusive thoughts (obsessions) followed by repetitive behaviors/rituals performed in an … [Read more...] about Changing the Landscape of OCD Education
The Effects of Floods on the Mental Health of Early Adults in Kerala
1Author for correspondence: Fr. Johnson Ponthempilly sdb, Assistant Professor & Research scholar, Don Bosco University, Tapesia, Assam, -782 402, email id: johnsonkpsdb@gmail.com Abstract Aim: To examine the effects of floods on the mental health of early adults in Kerala. Method: This study adopted non-probability sampling and selected 40 respondents, 17 males and 23 … [Read more...] about The Effects of Floods on the Mental Health of Early Adults in Kerala
Stressed Out: Learning from a ‘Teen Mental Health and Wellbeing’ Survey
*Author for correspondence: Ms. Anokhi Mehra, Headstart Educational Academy, Bangalore 562125, email id: Anokhi.mehra@gmail.com AbstractBackground: This exploratory study was planned to understand and evaluate various types of stressful situations that adolescents experience, as this is a growing concern in India. An online survey was designed to collect and assess adolescents’ … [Read more...] about Stressed Out: Learning from a ‘Teen Mental Health and Wellbeing’ Survey
“A Stitch In Time Saves Nine”: Reflection Of General Practitioners' Attitude Towards Suicide Prevention
*Address for Correspondence: Dr.Vranda M N, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore-560029, email id: vrindamn@gmail.com Abstract Background:Viewing from a public health perspective, suicide is one of the growing concerns around the world. Most of the countries’ suicide prevention strategies … [Read more...] about “A Stitch In Time Saves Nine”: Reflection Of General Practitioners' Attitude Towards Suicide Prevention