ObjectiveTo assess factors associated with COVID-19 stigmatizing attitudes in the community and s... more ObjectiveTo assess factors associated with COVID-19 stigmatizing attitudes in the community and stigma experiences of COVID-19 recovered individuals during first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in 18 districts located in 7 States in India during September 2020 to January 2021 among adults > 18 years of age selected through systematic random sampling. Data on socio demographic and COVID-19 knowledge were collected from 303 COVID-19 recovered and 1,976 non-COVID-19 infected individuals from community using a survey questionnaire. Stigma was assessed using COVID-19 Stigma Scale and Community COVID-19 Stigma Scale developed for the study. Informed consent was sought from the participants. Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis were conducted.ResultsHalf of the participants (51.3%) from the community reported prevalence of severe stigmatizing attitudes toward COVID-19 infected while 38.6% of COVID-19 recovered pa...
Supplemental material, AUT856955_Lay_Abstract for What works and how: Adult learner perspectives ... more Supplemental material, AUT856955_Lay_Abstract for What works and how: Adult learner perspectives on an autism intervention training program in India by Chetna Duggal, Bakul Dua, Ritika Chokhani and Koyeli Sengupta in Autism
The prevalence of childhood psychological and developmental disorders is steadily in- creasing. E... more The prevalence of childhood psychological and developmental disorders is steadily in- creasing. Early identification and a specialised intervention for the same is critical. The present study aimed to highlight the trends in diagnosis and effective interventions for childhood problems in a specialised child development centre. Case reports of 1,301 children visiting the centre were analysed and followed-up with in-depth interviews of 18 stakeholders. The trends and presentations of disorders are explained through syn- dromal, sub-syndromal and co-morbid classifications. Effectiveness of a multidiscipli- nary intervention with a diagnosed disorder is explored. Implications for practice, train- ing, research and policy change are discussed.
Values are integral to psychotherapeutic work. Therapist and client values enter into the therapy... more Values are integral to psychotherapeutic work. Therapist and client values enter into the therapy room and interact in complex ways. There is increasing acknowledgement of the need for therapists to be aware of their personal and professional values. The present study focused on exploring the values held by Indian psychotherapists and their impact on psychotherapeutic practice. An exploratory qualitative study using a constructivist grounded theory approach was conducted with sixteen practising psychotherapists. Findings revealed that therapists’ endorsed values of acceptance, autonomy and empowerment, honesty, humility, equality, respect, compassion, tolerance and openness to experience. The participants shared the influences or sources of their values, how they integrated personal and professional values, and the strategies they employed to handle value conflicts with clients. The role of culture and implications for reflective practice in therapist examining their values in psych...
The study was conducted to determine the impact of belief inGod on an individual ’s mental health... more The study was conducted to determine the impact of belief inGod on an individual ’s mental health. Mental health was conceived as consisting of – outcome variables: distress and well being, and resource variables: coping repertoire and ego-functions. Participants were divided into three categories of believers, non-believers and the unsure group. The sample consisted of 60 Bengali, Hindu males in the age group of 35–65 years. The General Health Questionnaire, the PGI Well being Scale, The Presumptive Stressful Life Events Scale, the Coping Checklist and the Ego-Functions Assessment Scale were used to obtain data. Results indicated that believers showed greater sense of well-being and displayed a larger coping repertoire while the unsure group showed higher levels of distress. The second part of the study aimed to explore the world-view of people differing in their belief in God using different existential themes. The research was carried out in the qualitative tradition using the in...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a continuum of neurodevelopmental disorders characterize... more Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a continuum of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by concerns in three core areas: namely deficits in social interaction, deficits in social communication and a limited repertoire of interests, behaviours and activities. In the earliest epidemiological studies, the prevalence rate of autism was considered to be approximately 4-5 per 10,000 births1 but recent studies have placed this as high as 7.2-40.5 per 10,000 births.2 Early treatment leads to three-pronged improvements in children: they facilitate improvements in learning and development, bring down the treatment needs later on in life, and improve prognosis in adulthood.3 This has led to rigorous attempts at developing intervention programmes for ASD. There are serious challenges for practitioners in developing countries like India where an estimated 2.3 million children are affected by ASD.4 Indian studies related to the condition are sparse, primarily retrospective, based on da...
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a wave of changes in the lives of people across the world... more The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a wave of changes in the lives of people across the world, especially those from marginalized communities. The study aimed to understand the lived experiences of migrant workers during the early months of the pandemic using a qualitative phenomenological approach. Thirteen men working as migrant workers in Mumbai, India were interviewed telephonically and the data obtained was analysed using thematic analysis. Migrant workers highlighted the challenges they experienced in getting back home, fears of dying alone away from home, the stress of unemployment and poverty and its impact on them and their families. They expressed feelings of guilt, shame, and helplessness about not knowing what will happen in the future. Using an intersectional lens the study highlights how the identity of being a migrant worker further marginalised these individuals, thereby impacting their well-being and presents implications for mental health policy and practice.
India is set to become the youngest nation of the world with the largest youth population. It is ... more India is set to become the youngest nation of the world with the largest youth population. It is important to nurture the young population and ensure their physical and mental health, so they can maximise their potential. However, the data on prevalence of psychological disorders among adolescents and young individuals indicates that a significant section of adolescents and youth is experiencing psychological disorders and psychosocial distress. It is important to address this and strengthen efforts at the national level towards enhancing adolescent and youth wellbeing. This chapter therefore aims to provide comprehensive information about existing policies related to adolescent and youth mental health and exploring the possibility of creating a new policy specific to this group. The chapter also reviews some selected programmes and initiatives developed in the country and attempts to weave them in the context of existing policies. The chapter concludes by proposing recommendations ...
Adolescence is a period of rapid psycho-social development offering great opportunities for ident... more Adolescence is a period of rapid psycho-social development offering great opportunities for identity exploration, critical thinking, and skill-building. As adolescents strive to fulfil the tasks of this exciting yet challenging period, the strain on existing internal and external resources, and the demand for supportive systems, increases. The absence or inaccessibility of such supportive and care mechanisms can have a significant impact on the emotional and social well-being of adolescents. In India, this is visible in the increasing prevalence of suicides, and the prevalence of mental health concerns, among adolescents. This, coupled with the shortage of mental health professionals and insufficient mental health care services in India, calls for integration of mental health with other primary systems of care and support. Schools are one such system catering to a large group of children and adolescents. This chapter, therefore, aims to highlight the significant mental health concer...
A significant treatment gap exists in low and middle income countries such as India for children ... more A significant treatment gap exists in low and middle income countries such as India for children with autism spectrum disorder. The Autism Intervention Training Program, a comprehensive 6-month program for training professionals in transdisciplinary evidence-based practices to address concerns associated with autism spectrum disorder, was piloted in India to address this gap. This study attempted to capture the perspectives of trainees on the effectiveness of andragogical approaches adopted in the Autism Intervention Training Program and the impact of this training on their work. An exploratory qualitative study was conceptualized, and in-depth interviews were conducted with 11 Autism Intervention Training Program trainees. Trainees highlighted the benefits of a blended training format, peer learning, and a responsive, reflective, experiential, and respectful approach to teaching and supervision. The impact of the program was perceived through an increase in trainees’ knowledge and ...
ObjectiveTo assess factors associated with COVID-19 stigmatizing attitudes in the community and s... more ObjectiveTo assess factors associated with COVID-19 stigmatizing attitudes in the community and stigma experiences of COVID-19 recovered individuals during first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in 18 districts located in 7 States in India during September 2020 to January 2021 among adults > 18 years of age selected through systematic random sampling. Data on socio demographic and COVID-19 knowledge were collected from 303 COVID-19 recovered and 1,976 non-COVID-19 infected individuals from community using a survey questionnaire. Stigma was assessed using COVID-19 Stigma Scale and Community COVID-19 Stigma Scale developed for the study. Informed consent was sought from the participants. Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis were conducted.ResultsHalf of the participants (51.3%) from the community reported prevalence of severe stigmatizing attitudes toward COVID-19 infected while 38.6% of COVID-19 recovered pa...
Supplemental material, AUT856955_Lay_Abstract for What works and how: Adult learner perspectives ... more Supplemental material, AUT856955_Lay_Abstract for What works and how: Adult learner perspectives on an autism intervention training program in India by Chetna Duggal, Bakul Dua, Ritika Chokhani and Koyeli Sengupta in Autism
The prevalence of childhood psychological and developmental disorders is steadily in- creasing. E... more The prevalence of childhood psychological and developmental disorders is steadily in- creasing. Early identification and a specialised intervention for the same is critical. The present study aimed to highlight the trends in diagnosis and effective interventions for childhood problems in a specialised child development centre. Case reports of 1,301 children visiting the centre were analysed and followed-up with in-depth interviews of 18 stakeholders. The trends and presentations of disorders are explained through syn- dromal, sub-syndromal and co-morbid classifications. Effectiveness of a multidiscipli- nary intervention with a diagnosed disorder is explored. Implications for practice, train- ing, research and policy change are discussed.
Values are integral to psychotherapeutic work. Therapist and client values enter into the therapy... more Values are integral to psychotherapeutic work. Therapist and client values enter into the therapy room and interact in complex ways. There is increasing acknowledgement of the need for therapists to be aware of their personal and professional values. The present study focused on exploring the values held by Indian psychotherapists and their impact on psychotherapeutic practice. An exploratory qualitative study using a constructivist grounded theory approach was conducted with sixteen practising psychotherapists. Findings revealed that therapists’ endorsed values of acceptance, autonomy and empowerment, honesty, humility, equality, respect, compassion, tolerance and openness to experience. The participants shared the influences or sources of their values, how they integrated personal and professional values, and the strategies they employed to handle value conflicts with clients. The role of culture and implications for reflective practice in therapist examining their values in psych...
The study was conducted to determine the impact of belief inGod on an individual ’s mental health... more The study was conducted to determine the impact of belief inGod on an individual ’s mental health. Mental health was conceived as consisting of – outcome variables: distress and well being, and resource variables: coping repertoire and ego-functions. Participants were divided into three categories of believers, non-believers and the unsure group. The sample consisted of 60 Bengali, Hindu males in the age group of 35–65 years. The General Health Questionnaire, the PGI Well being Scale, The Presumptive Stressful Life Events Scale, the Coping Checklist and the Ego-Functions Assessment Scale were used to obtain data. Results indicated that believers showed greater sense of well-being and displayed a larger coping repertoire while the unsure group showed higher levels of distress. The second part of the study aimed to explore the world-view of people differing in their belief in God using different existential themes. The research was carried out in the qualitative tradition using the in...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a continuum of neurodevelopmental disorders characterize... more Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a continuum of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by concerns in three core areas: namely deficits in social interaction, deficits in social communication and a limited repertoire of interests, behaviours and activities. In the earliest epidemiological studies, the prevalence rate of autism was considered to be approximately 4-5 per 10,000 births1 but recent studies have placed this as high as 7.2-40.5 per 10,000 births.2 Early treatment leads to three-pronged improvements in children: they facilitate improvements in learning and development, bring down the treatment needs later on in life, and improve prognosis in adulthood.3 This has led to rigorous attempts at developing intervention programmes for ASD. There are serious challenges for practitioners in developing countries like India where an estimated 2.3 million children are affected by ASD.4 Indian studies related to the condition are sparse, primarily retrospective, based on da...
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a wave of changes in the lives of people across the world... more The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a wave of changes in the lives of people across the world, especially those from marginalized communities. The study aimed to understand the lived experiences of migrant workers during the early months of the pandemic using a qualitative phenomenological approach. Thirteen men working as migrant workers in Mumbai, India were interviewed telephonically and the data obtained was analysed using thematic analysis. Migrant workers highlighted the challenges they experienced in getting back home, fears of dying alone away from home, the stress of unemployment and poverty and its impact on them and their families. They expressed feelings of guilt, shame, and helplessness about not knowing what will happen in the future. Using an intersectional lens the study highlights how the identity of being a migrant worker further marginalised these individuals, thereby impacting their well-being and presents implications for mental health policy and practice.
India is set to become the youngest nation of the world with the largest youth population. It is ... more India is set to become the youngest nation of the world with the largest youth population. It is important to nurture the young population and ensure their physical and mental health, so they can maximise their potential. However, the data on prevalence of psychological disorders among adolescents and young individuals indicates that a significant section of adolescents and youth is experiencing psychological disorders and psychosocial distress. It is important to address this and strengthen efforts at the national level towards enhancing adolescent and youth wellbeing. This chapter therefore aims to provide comprehensive information about existing policies related to adolescent and youth mental health and exploring the possibility of creating a new policy specific to this group. The chapter also reviews some selected programmes and initiatives developed in the country and attempts to weave them in the context of existing policies. The chapter concludes by proposing recommendations ...
Adolescence is a period of rapid psycho-social development offering great opportunities for ident... more Adolescence is a period of rapid psycho-social development offering great opportunities for identity exploration, critical thinking, and skill-building. As adolescents strive to fulfil the tasks of this exciting yet challenging period, the strain on existing internal and external resources, and the demand for supportive systems, increases. The absence or inaccessibility of such supportive and care mechanisms can have a significant impact on the emotional and social well-being of adolescents. In India, this is visible in the increasing prevalence of suicides, and the prevalence of mental health concerns, among adolescents. This, coupled with the shortage of mental health professionals and insufficient mental health care services in India, calls for integration of mental health with other primary systems of care and support. Schools are one such system catering to a large group of children and adolescents. This chapter, therefore, aims to highlight the significant mental health concer...
A significant treatment gap exists in low and middle income countries such as India for children ... more A significant treatment gap exists in low and middle income countries such as India for children with autism spectrum disorder. The Autism Intervention Training Program, a comprehensive 6-month program for training professionals in transdisciplinary evidence-based practices to address concerns associated with autism spectrum disorder, was piloted in India to address this gap. This study attempted to capture the perspectives of trainees on the effectiveness of andragogical approaches adopted in the Autism Intervention Training Program and the impact of this training on their work. An exploratory qualitative study was conceptualized, and in-depth interviews were conducted with 11 Autism Intervention Training Program trainees. Trainees highlighted the benefits of a blended training format, peer learning, and a responsive, reflective, experiential, and respectful approach to teaching and supervision. The impact of the program was perceived through an increase in trainees’ knowledge and ...
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