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View article: Validity and reliability of the Kessler Psychological distress scale in assessing psychological distress among the rural elderly: a cross-sectional community-based study
Validity and reliability of the Kessler Psychological distress scale in assessing psychological distress among the rural elderly: a cross-sectional community-based study Open
Context : Kessler’s Psychological Distress Scale (K10) is a self-rated tool used to measure psychological distress, but its applicability in elderly populations has not been extensively studied in community settings. Aims This study aims t…
View article: Bridging the Gap and Integrating Youth Mental Health Support in Colleges: Insights from Policy to Practice within a Public Health Framework – A Systematic Narrative Review
Bridging the Gap and Integrating Youth Mental Health Support in Colleges: Insights from Policy to Practice within a Public Health Framework – A Systematic Narrative Review Open
This narrative review systematically examines the integration of youth mental health support in colleges, focusing on policies, programs, and strategic initiatives. A systematic search across seven databases, PubMed, Scopus, SAGE, ScienceD…
View article: Correlates of suicidal ideation and attempts among colleges students in India: A multi-state cross-sectional survey
Correlates of suicidal ideation and attempts among colleges students in India: A multi-state cross-sectional survey Open
Background: Youth suicide represents a significant public health problem in India. This paper reports on the results of a large survey examining the correlates of suicidal ideation and attempts among college students in India, adopting an …
View article: Treating the System: A Systematic Review of Addressing Social and Family Relationship Factors for Loneliness in Transitioned-aged Youth
Treating the System: A Systematic Review of Addressing Social and Family Relationship Factors for Loneliness in Transitioned-aged Youth Open
Research highlights transitioned-aged youths are disproportionately affected by loneliness, identifying this age group as a significant “hotspot” compared to other age groups. Globally, loneliness is considered the present-day pandemic of …
View article: Mental Health, Suicidality, Health, and Social Indicators Among College Students Across Nine States in India
Mental Health, Suicidality, Health, and Social Indicators Among College Students Across Nine States in India Open
Background: The prevalence of mental health issues among youth is significantly high globally. This article presents findings from a survey that examined psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and health and social indica…
View article: Echoes of Transition: Youth Mental Health in Crossroads
Echoes of Transition: Youth Mental Health in Crossroads Open
A BSTRACT This poem explores the odyssey of individuals aged 15 to 29, particularly within the landscape of India, where a sizable section of this generation resides. Amidst the kaleidoscope of family relationships and conflicts that effec…
View article: A Study on Life Skills among Adolescents Attending Government Schools
A Study on Life Skills among Adolescents Attending Government Schools Open
A BSTRACT Background: Adolescence is a phase of transition marked by several biological, psychological, and social changes. A vast majority of students attend government schools in India. There seems to be a paucity of studies assessing th…
View article: District-level differences in the distribution of mental and substance use disorders in Assam
District-level differences in the distribution of mental and substance use disorders in Assam Open
Background: The lifetime prevalence of mental morbidity in Assam is estimated at 8% (NMHS 2015–16). Understanding the distribution patterns of different types of mental disorders among persons with mental morbidity in different districts w…
View article: Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among Women Working in the Beauty Salon Industry: A Study from Assam
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among Women Working in the Beauty Salon Industry: A Study from Assam Open
Introduction: Women working in the informal sectors such as the beauty salon industries are at risk for problems such as job insecurity, exploitation, and poor health facilities. The mental health of these women has not been adequately res…
View article: Prevalence of Social Phobia among School Going Adolescents
Prevalence of Social Phobia among School Going Adolescents Open
Context: Little is known about the prevalence of social phobia among school going adolescents in North East states of India. Despite the wide prevalence of social phobia, individuals with social phobia often do not seek treatment and this …