Cyberbullying affects the mental health of victims. Media especially print media plays a significant role in reporting of cyber-related crimes to the general public. A total of 549 leading English daily newspapers for a period of 6-months were reviewed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: 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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Psychoactive substance use among college youth is increasing in low- and middle-income countries like India. However, there are few systematically developed interventions for this vulnerable group.
Aim: The aim of this study was to develop a skill-based intervention to prevent substance use among college students (or enable them to quit, if already initiated use).
Background: Substance use among college students is increasing, yet research regarding their viewpoints on how they can be helped is sparse in India.
Aim: The purpose of this study was to explore in depth the perspectives of college students as to how college youth can be helped to quit the use of psychoactive substances.
Method: Data from focus group interviews with 38 adolescent college students were analyzed qualitatively to identify their viewpoints on how today's college youth can be helped to quit substance use.