Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Rekha Sapra ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development and Family Empowerment, Bharati College, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN

Abstract

Social and emotional competencies learnt during early childhood years have proven to be of utmost importance in enhancing social relationships, conflict resolution, and academic success during early years. Research in the domain has found significant positive relationship between social and emotional skills in children and mental well-being. Children who acquire these competencies are able to handle conflict and challenges in an amicable manner. During adolescent years studies have conclusively indicated the positive role of emotional regulation in healthy identity formation and mental health. Coupled with this are the benefits of better school adjustment, social interactions and school related success. Depression and anxiety witnessed during adolescent and early adulthood years can to a large extent be prevented by the school based programmes. Adolescents, as it is are in a very vulnerable state to mental health related challenges. School settings are ideal to promote social and emotional well-being of all the children thus helping to reduce the incidence of social emotional and behavioural problems during later years. The paper explores the role of social and emotional competencies which can benefit a child and adolescent in social adjustment and prevent psychopathology during childhood and adolescent years. The preventive approach can be of significant relevance in terms of potential to reduce the mental health burden and promote better mental health.

Keywords

Social And Emotional Skills, Mental Wellbeing, Adolescents.

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Rekha Sapra ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development and Family Empowerment, Bharati College, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN

Abstract

The social erosion in the society has had its impact on the medical profession as well. The increased intolerance of the patients coupled with aggressive behaviour and abuse result in an environment which is not very conducive to promote positive patient doctor relationship and relationships with other para medics. In a health setup, which by its very nature is very stressful, needs a conducive environment to facilitate better outcomes. It seems a strange proposition to talk about social and emotional skills for professionals, who are by all means the cream la cream of the society . The world over, medical education is undergoing a tremendous change wherein the need for the skills in the domain of social and emotional competence is being recognized. Empathy deficit on part of both the doctors and patients has been identified as one of the core issue for emerging raised levels of aggressive behaviour. In the present paper I shall explore those competencies which have been identified as crucial to enhance better stress management, positive work environment and reduce professional 'Burn out'. The medical schools have incorporated Social erosionIn spite of professional skills and competence of the doctors, nurses and other medical personnel, the research studies across the globe have emphatically stated that the ability to deal with patients, influence their behaviour will to a very large extent depend on the personality, attitude and other behaviour traits of the dealing medical personnel irrespective of professional degrees, academic knowledge. Forbes in its review has found the medical personnel to a large extent ill-equipped to deal and cater to the human side.

Keywords

Professional Burn Out, Intolerance, Empathy Deficit.

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