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Meena KSM, Kapanee ARM, Cherian AV, Kommu JVS, Baid H, Krishnamurthy L, Lepcha R. Perceptions of key stakeholders on peer led strength building program for suicide prevention among young adolescents: A qualitative study from Karnataka, India. J Family Med Prim Care 2024; 13:444-450. [PMID: 38605767 PMCID: PMC11006030 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_502_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Context Adolescent suicides are a significant public health concern in India and understanding the intersecting perspectives becomes imperative for the prevention of various mental health concerns. Aim Assessing perceptions of various key stakeholders, that is, mental health experts, school and college teachers, and District Mental Health Program staff about peer-led strength building programs for suicide prevention. Settings and Design A cross-sectional qualitative design using two Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with mental health experts and teachers and one FGD with DMHP staff was conducted. The sample comprised 45 participants from Bengaluru urban district. Materials and Methods The data were analyzed manually by the method of direct content analysis, and themes were determined using existing literature. Results The teachers and the DMHP highlighted the need for an intensive training program/module that is necessary to be developed in order to train the peer leaders first. The mental health experts opined that creating a network will help in easy identification of the cases and appropriate treatment could be provided without delays. Conclusions This study indicated that suicide is a preventable public health emergency and inaccessibility to existing as well as proper support systems was perceived as a major concern. Therefore, peer-led programs are beneficial in steering and improving help seeking behavior in suicidal adolescents.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kolar Sridara Murthy Meena
- Department of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Kumar CTLK, Krishnamurthy L, Meena KSM, Kapanee ARM, Pravitha MR, Dasgupta M. Perceived Difference in Handling Stress and Self-Care Strategies at Workplace among Public Sector Employees of Land Resources Development Department. Indian J Occup Environ Med 2023; 27:355-358. [PMID: 38390485 PMCID: PMC10880837 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_313_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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The perception of the employees on handling stress at workplace and effectiveness of stress management programs varies due to multiple internal and external factors. Thus, the present study aims to measure the perceived level of difference in psychosocial stress at workplace following a stress management program. This was an interventional study conducted among 30 public sector employees working in Land Resources Development Department. The study tools used were K10, World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF), and a work-life balance questionnaire which were quantitatively analyzed using paired t-test, and also, thematic analysis was used to assess the effectiveness of the stress management program. Stress management abilities improved on the work-life balance questionnaire with a P value of 0.027 after the intervention and a significant difference in the environment domain with a P value of 0.041 was found on WHOQOL-BREF. Thematic analysis showed a perceived reduction in negative reactions to work stress and improvement in self-care strategies after the intervention. This study highlights the subjective experience of work stress and stress management abilities that need to be addressed through the effective collaborative model of a stress management program.
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- CTL Kiran Kumar
- Tele MANAS Project, Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Dasgupta M, Meena KSM, Krishnamurthy L, Bhola P, Bordoloi S, Yadav C, Chaturvedi SK. Development of an IEC resource (brochure) on suicide prevention for college students: A qualitative study in the Indian context. J Educ Health Promot 2023; 12:327. [PMID: 38023080 PMCID: PMC10670952 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_183_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Information Education Communication (IEC) materials play a vital role in behavior change by raising awareness about health issues. In India, suicide is the leading cause of death in the age group of 15-39 years, exemplifying the pressing need for raising awareness about suicide prevention. This study aimed to develop a brochure on suicide prevention for young adults with the help of scientific methodology. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional qualitative research design was used in the study, and purposive sampling was used to collect the data. The study analyzed the awareness level and existing knowledge gap about suicide prevention among college students with the help of focus group discussions (FGDs) conducted independently among mental health experts, college teachers, and college students. Based on the findings from the FGDs, a comprehensive brochure was developed. The qualitative data collected by FGDs were analyzed using direct content analysis. RESULTS The findings of the FGDs helped identify the knowledge gaps with regard to young adult suicide prevention, and a brochure was prepared to address the same. CONCLUSION The development of young adult suicide prevention IEC resources pertinent to Indian settings is crucial. To bridge the knowledge gap on suicide prevention among college students and raise awareness, a brochure was developed based on scientific findings of the FGDs.
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- Madhuporna Dasgupta
- Department of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Former Senior Professor, Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Meena KSM, Nattala P, Bhola P, Latha K, Kapanee ARM, Chethan B, Thomas PT, Gowda GS, Sudhir PM, Bhargav H, Lepcha R, Rana DH, Chaturvedi S, Subbian R, Vidhya R, SreeRudhra P, Bordoloi S, Yadav C. Effectiveness of multi-disciplinary structured training program on mentoring and mental well-being for officers and instructors in the Indian Air Force. Ind Psychiatry J 2023; 32:390-396. [PMID: 38161470 PMCID: PMC10756598 DOI: 10.4103/ipj.ipj_36_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Background The military environment is characterized by unpredictable situations, intensive training, demanding workload, and job-associated stressors, which make it highly stressful. Mentorship and mental well-being training could be beneficial to both officers and the new adolescent recruits of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Aim This study aimed at evaluating the effect of a multi-disciplinary structured training on mentoring and mental well-being among officers and instructors in the IAF. Methods Seventy IAF officers/instructors underwent a week-long multi-disciplinary structured training program, which was conducted at a tertiary care neuro-psychiatric hospital in South India. A quasi-experimental design with a single-group pre- and post-test was adopted. Outcome measures included a) knowledge on mentorship and mental health and b) self-perceived competence in addressing mental health distress. Results Post training, there was a statistically significant improvement in scores on mentorship/mental health knowledge and a significant increase in self-perceived competence in addressing mental distress. Conclusion Mentorship and mental well-being training for officers and instructors in the IAF improved mental health knowledge and self-perceived competence. Therefore, administration of regular and in-depth structured mental health-related training interventions could be beneficial not only to the officers but also to the new recruits/mentees in the IAF.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya, Barsana & Mangarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Paleri RJ, Meena KSM, Sharma MK, Ravish H, Krishnamurthy L, Joshi RK, Lepcha R. Efficacy of video-based relaxation technique to minimize stress in young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2023; 14:544-546. [PMID: 37692799 PMCID: PMC10483184 DOI: 10.25259/jnrp_68_2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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The uncertainty of the pandemic and rapid changes brought forth stressors for young adults as learning shifted to the online mode and most recreational activities required screen time. The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of video-based diaphragmatic breathing relaxation technique in reduction of stress levels amongst young adults during COVID-19 pandemic. A quasi-experimental design with a sample size of 30 young adults undertook pre- and post-tests of subscale of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 21-items (DASS-21), negative emotion questionnaire, and hair cortisol concentration through enzyme-linked-immunosorbent assay technique. The findings indicate that there was a reduction in stress levels as majority of the items on the stress subscale of DASS-21 revealed lower stress at significant level. In addition, post-intervention participants reported a reduction in experience of negative emotions. Therefore, indicating that the diaphragmatic focused video-based intervention was effective in lowering stress and negative emotions.
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- Rajeev Jayaram Paleri
- Department of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurochemistry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Pandu Memorial RV Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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