Background: It is a general notion that rigorous isolation and custodial measures would reform the offenders of Law. Experience, however, contradicts this expectation and often imprisonment had the opposite effect. This study was conducted to test whether a known system of Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) intervention can be applied for prisoners to increase their psychological well-being (PWB) and reduce the criminal attitude (CATS). Materials & Method : Pre and Post-test without control group design was adopted for the present study. A mixed method was used to collect the data to see the effect of a 3-month YPV intervention on 30 under-trial prisoners. For Quantitative part of study Psychological well-being (PWB) and Criminal Attitude Test (CATS)were used before and after the intervention. Statistical analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS. Qualitative research interviews were conducted on 10 participants out of the 30 and the interview notes were analyzed. Results: Statistical analysis of quantitative data showed that there was a significantly positive change in the PWB and CATS parameters after the intervention. The qualitative analysis yielded four themes: (1) YPV is a positively Life-changing phenomenon, easy to practice daily, (2) Clear Intention to sustain YPV practice after release from jail, (3) Desirous of promoting, helping and recommending YPV to others to learn and practice, and (4) Some challenges experienced by participants in the intervention. Conclusions: YPV intervention produced positive results for prisoners who practised regularly. It is recommended that Government agencies and Social Workers may consider these findings for appropriate implementation of YPV in their Prison reform efforts for reducing crime rate and recidivism. Keywords: Prison, Breathing Exercises, Forgiveness Sadhana, Yoga Prana Vidya
Cancer patients face a lot of psychological and social problems apart from physical problems from the time of diagnosis. The problems arise out of biological, psychological and situational factors affects the quality of life (QOL) of a cancer patient which requires cancer care. Cancer care is a multidisciplinary approach, is a teamwork which involves oncologists, oncology nurses, and social workers, etc., Social work in oncology settings is an essential component of comprehensive cancer care dealing with psychosocial, emotional and economical aspects of cancer. The present paper examines the empirical evidence and illustrates an evidence-based case study, of an unmarried adult male detected with carcinoma rectum with a permanent colostomy and social work interventions at pre, during and post-treatment and client's quality of life. Keywords: Social Worker, Cancer, Quality of life, Social work Interventions
Background: Cannabis has been found highly correlated to deterioration in executive functions. It is a type of substance which has a component known as Delta 9-THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). It is the primary psychoactive compound of cannabis. In cannabis concentration of THC has been increased more than 12% in the last 30 years, which is making this drug stronger than it used to be. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and motivational enhancement therapy (MET) in persistent cannabis users. Method : Sample: The sample (n=20) was selected from Sankalp drug de-addiction suited in Tarn Taran, Punjab after assessment of executive functions. The participants were further divided into four groups i.e. Gr I =CBT, Gr II =MET, Gr III =CBT+MET, and Gr IV =Control. Tools: In the present study total 5 test were used for measurement of executive function. These were; 1) Rey O sterrieth Complex Figure ( ROCF) , 2) Stroop Neuropsychological Screening Test (SNST) 3) Working Memory Index: -i) Number Letter Sequencing Test ii) Arithmetic Test iii) Digit Span Test from Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-III 4) Memory Scale from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Neuropsychological Battery and 5) Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. Results: The analysis was done with SPSS 16.0. In the results, it has been found that before the intervention all four groups were performed equally on all tasks of executive functions. And all groups had equal deficits in the executive functions. In the post-intervention results, it has been seen that a combination of both therapies is more efficient than single therapy. Conclusion: Overall in most of the areas of executive functions the patient showed more improvement than the control group when a combination of both therapies was used. Keywords: Cannabis, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, executive functions, cognitive deficits
Background : The present study investigates the mental well being of migrant labourers in times of pandemic, especially during the 1 st phase of lockdown (24 th March 2020 onwards). Aim: The present study aims to see the level of pandemic stress and status of mental well being of migrants during lockdown i.e. 24 th March 2020 onwards. Methods and Materials : It was a cross-sectional descriptive study where 150 subjects were recruited by snowball sampling method with a pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, at different construction sites in Jaipur city. Socio-demographic details and work-related data were gathered and Pandemic Stress Index and WHO (Five) Well-Being Index was used to assess their stress and wellbeing. Result : The finding of the study showed that migrant labourers were highly distressed and a majority of them shows the sins of fear, anxiety and depression. Conclusion: The study highlighted the current state of mental well being and also the need for psychosocial and psychological intervention at the community level. Keywords: migration, pandemic, wellbeing, social isolation, quarantine
The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) pandemic has threatened global public health. Restrictions in travel, effect in the economies, closed borders, and billions were quarantined to contain the outbreak. Social distancing and lockdown measures had disrupted human lives. However, certain sections of the population, like the military personnel were individuals who usually were trained to be at the front line but in this situation could not affecting their psycho-social health. The various factors ranged from the distance from their families, in constant worry on the betterment of their families safety, feeling of hands being tied along with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic thereby increasing the risks for psychiatric disorders. Keeping these factors in the background, this article is an attempt to explore the psycho-social factors behind the same and to highlight strategies to ensure better care for this unique population. Keywords: COVID-19, coronavirus, military, army, psychosocial, wellbeing
