Registered report: The effectiveness of a Bhagavad Gita intervention to reduce psychological distress in homeless people-A randomised controlled trial.

Introduction: The coronavirus disease pandemic has worsened psychological distress in people experiencing homelessness (PEH). This study evaluates the impact of learning the Bhagavad Gita versus engaging in Kuchipudi dance on reducing psychological distress in PEH in Chennai and Dhanbad, India.

Methods And Analysis: Participants will be allocated into Bhagavad Gita, Kuchipudi dance, Both interventions, or Control groups.

Experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic as a healthcare provider in rural Dhanbad, India: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is causing widespread morbidity and mortality. It has led to a myriad of mental health problems, particularly in health care providers (HCPs). To strengthen the fight against COVID-19, it is essential to investigate the mental health challenges being faced by the HCPs, their emotional responses, and coping strategies.