Epidemiological analysis of mental health morbidity in Tamil Nadu.

Background: Existing psychiatric epidemiological studies from Tamil Nadu with methodological limitations and variations had under-reported the prevalence of mental morbidity. Robust data from a representative population-based epidemiological study are not readily available to guide mental health programs in Tamil Nadu.

Aim: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, correlates, and treatment gap of mental morbidity in the state of Tamil Nadu using data from National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) of India, 2015-2016.

Psychological distress and quality of community life among migratory construction workers in India.

Objectives: The objectives of this study are to elicit sociodemographic details, assess the level of psychological distress, and measure the quality of community life (QoCL) of migratory construction workers.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional research design and survey method of sampling was followed. The semi-structured interview schedule, self-reporting questionnaire, and QoCL scale were used as measures for the study.

Outcome of capacity building in mental health for well-being volunteers.

Introduction: Volunteering is any activity in which time is given to assist another individual, group, or organization. It assists people who want to get involved in philanthropic programs that help volunteers develop awareness and lead healthier personal and social lives. Several volunteers have received specialized training in the fields in which they volunteer, such as health, mental health, education, or emergency rescue.

Intervention-based mental health training for community level workers in India -A systematic review.

Community-level workers (CLWs) are frontline workers who function as mediators between the government and the community. They effectively and efficiently distribute government policies and welfare schemes directly to the public, especially health aspects. They play a vital role in primary care access and quality.

Challenges in tracing treatment non-adherent persons with mental illness: Experiences from a rural community mental health center, India.

Identification, enrollment, and retention in treatment are challenging processes in mental health care. The present paper highlights the challenges in tracing and reenrolling non-adherent persons with mental illness for treatment in a rural community mental health center. Unclear address, phone numbers not in use, relocation from the given address, no further contact details etc.

Treatment non-adherence pattern among persons with neuropsychiatric disorders: A study from a rural community mental health centre in India.

Background: Treatment gap causes significant loss to individuals, families, societies and the nation. Treatment adherence enhancement is a major challenge in psychiatric disorders. Globally, the community mental health services are obligated to minimize the treatment and adherence gap.