Work-life balance among mental health professionals in a tertiary care neuropsychiatry centre in India.

Background: Stress and distress are common among Mental Health Professionals (MHP). MHPs avoid seeking professional help to address their stress, leading to increased vulnerability to stress and mental health conditions. Inadequately addressed stress directly impacts their service delivery and well-being.

Stress and coping among police personnel in South India.

Background: Police personnel experience the highest levels of stress due to the nature and demands of work. Though many researchers have studied these variables quantitatively, there is a lack of qualitative study, particularly in India.

Methods: A qualitative study has been carried out to explore the stress and coping strategies of police personnel.

A Community Participation Initiative During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study From India.

Background: A community participation initiative of stitching personal protective equipment (PPE), masks, and face shields for healthcare professionals working in the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic was conducted using a case study design.

Methods: The hospital tailoring unit was used to cater to the in-house demand for stitching safety gear kits for healthcare professionals. A transect walk was conducted to survey hospitals for selecting material for stitching the safety gears and to draw up a plan to meet future demand.

A proactive approach: Examples for integrating disaster risk reduction and mental health and psychosocial support programming.

Natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies exert devastating impacts globally. Among these effects are disruptions in mental health and psychosocial well-being. Traditionally, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) interventions have been implemented in response and recovery phases.

Crossing barriers: Role of a tele-outreach program addressing psychosocial needs in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic.

Novel Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID 19) pandemic has affected more than 2 million individuals and causing over 0.1 million deaths worldwide. In India, the pandemic has gained momentum in the last few weeks with over 10,000 cases and 400 deaths.

Children's Reactions to Flood Disaster in Kashmir.

Background: The flood disaster of 9-10 September 2014 wreaked havoc in the Jammu and Kashmir region of India. Incessant rains and deluge claimed 283 lives and damaged 2.53 lakh houses.

First 2 Years of Experience of "Residential Care" at "Sakalawara Rehabilitation Services," National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India.

Introduction: There is an unmet need for continuity-of-care is well known for those with severe mental disorders (SMDs) after acute care at hospitals in India. The "Sakalawara Rehabilitation Services (SRS)" functioned from March 2014 at "Sakalawara Community Mental Health Centre" (SCMHC) of "National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences," Bengaluru, India in the concepts of residential care (half-way-home) with the aim to develop a replicable model.

Aim: To review the inpatient records after the initial 2 years of experience in residential care at SCMHC.

Uttarakhand Disaster 2013: A Report on Psychosocial Adversities Experienced by Children and Adolescents.

Objective: To report the psychosocial adversities faced by children and adolescents in the Uttarkashi, district of Uttarakhand, experienced immediately after the Himalayan Tsunami in June 2013. Also to discuss issues pertinent to the disaster management including the needs of the disaster affected areas and future challenges.

Methods: This is a cross sectional observational report from the community assessment and interventions that were carried out as part of the disaster relief work by National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore within 1 mo of the disaster.