Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Dheeraj Kumar ¹, J. Mahto ², Deapti Mishra ²

Affiliations
1 Central India Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Rajnadgaon, Chhattisgarh, IN
2 Post Graduate Institute of Behavioural and Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, IN

Abstract

Objectives : To find out the prevalence of ADHD in school going children and to study the effect of gender&socio demographic variables on ADHD children. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is disorder of childhood and adolescence characterized by a pattern of extreme pervasive, persistent and debilitating inattention, over activity and impulsivity (APA, 1994). ADHD is one of the most prevalent chronic health disorders affecting school age children. It is also the most frequently occurring problem in neuro-psychiatric disorders of children (Szymanski&Zolotor, 2001). Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD) has been recognized as one of the major public health problem in a number of Western countries as well as in developing countries. The prevalence of this syndrome is difficult to specify since it varies greatly with the diagnostic criteria employed, the population of children studied and method of investigation. Also the prevalence of ADHD in school going children is increasing day by day and it has become a burning problem for the teachers and parents. Thus, the present study will be helpful in identifying students with ADHD and for their better management. Methodology: The sample of the study consisted of 370 student studying in various schools (Saskiya Prathmic Shala, chowbe colony, Saskiya Prathmic Shala, Genious Public School&Sharda Public School Mana basti) of Raipur (C.G.). The sample covered students studying in I, II,&III standards of age range 6 to 11 years. All students fulfilling their inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. Result will be discussed in paper.

Keywords

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder(ADHD)

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Sushma Kumari ¹, Vikash Ranjan Sharma ², Deapti Mishra ³, P. K. Chakraborty ⁴, Vinod Kumar ⁵, Suman Sharma ⁶

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychiatry, Pt. B. D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana,, IN
2 Psychiatric Social Worker, State Institute of Mental Health,PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana,, IN
3 Clinical Psychology, Postgraduate Institute of Behavioral and Medical Sciences Raipur,, IN
4 Manipal Teaching Hospital Pokhara, Nepal, IN
5 Department of Community Medicine Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, IN
6 Department of Medicine PGIMER, Dr RML, New Delhi, IN

Abstract

Rehabilitation occupies an important place in the world of psychiatry. Persons suffering from various mental disorders need proper rehabilitation to help them overcome there problems and to adjust as well as adapt to the needs of society. This becomes an important part of patient's management and improving their quality of life. In the present paper we discuss in detail types of rehabilitation and its role in different psychiatric disorders.

Keywords

Rehabilitation,phychiatric Disorders,models

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Anuradha Wats ¹, Suman Kumar ², Prabhawati Shukla ³, Deapti Mishra ⁴, Pramod Gupta ⁵

Affiliations
1 Pt. Ravi Shanker Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, IN
2 National Institute of Psychiatrey, Delhi, IN
3 Department of Psychology, Pt. Ravi Shanker Shukla University, Raipur, IN
4 Department of Clinical Psychology, Post Graduate Institute of Behavioral & Medical Sciences, Raipur, IN
5 Central India Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Dewada, Rajnadgaon, Chhattisgarh, IN

Abstract

The extent of alcohol use and related problems has a significant impact on public health, which exists in some form or the other in most of the societies all over the world. Alcohol is popularly thought to be the result of an anxious, dependent, unstable personality. Sample of the study comprised of 120 alcohol abusers & 120 non-abusers based on experimental & control group design. Groups were assessed and evaluated using CAZE and SDPI. Samples were collected from CIIMHANS, Devada. Alcoholic group was found to be significantly low on all the variables of Personality Dimension as compared to non -abusers. Also alcohol dependence is 3 to 4 times higher in close relatives of people with alcohol dependence. These results suggest that alcohol abusers lead disturbed emotional life, lack adequate depth of feeling, have degraded social identity and low achievement.

Keywords

Personality Dimensions, Family Addiction.

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Mudassir Hassan ¹, Deapti Mishra ², J. Mahto ², Ranjeet Kumar ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Clinical Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, IN
2 Department of Clinical Psychology, Post Graduate Institute of Behaviour and Medical Science, Raipur, IN
3 Department of Clinical Psychology, Gwalior Mental Hospital, M.P, IN

Abstract

Coping refers to the way in which people deal with threats and with then emotional consequences. Coping is a dynamic process, which shifts in nature depending on situational constraints and is also affected by how the individual appraises the situation. This study was planned to see what are the coping strategies used by alcohol and cannabis abusers and whether there is a difference between the two with respect to Non drug abusers. The sample comprised of 44 patients (which include 22 alcohol users & 22 cannabis users) and 22 normal controls fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were recruited from Post Graduate Institute of Behaviour And Medical Sciences, Raipur. shows that the two drug abusing groups used significantly more dysfunctional coping styles. It is in accordance with the common expectation that as compared to non drug abusers, alcohol and cannabis dependents should use more dysfunctional coping styles.

Keywords

Coping Skills, Alcohol Users & Cannabis User's.

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Richa Singh ¹, J. Mahto ², Deapti Mishra ²

Affiliations
1 Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, IN
2 Department of Clinical Psychology, Postgraduate Institute of Behavioural and Medical Sciences, Manopchar, Raipur, IN

Abstract

To see the attention and concentration, intellectual functioning and visuo-spatial functioning of the patient with epilepsy as compared to normal epileptic group. Epilepsy is one of the most commonly encountered organic illnesses in psychiatric set-up. It is the second most common chronic neurological condition seen by neurologists. It is estimated that there are 55,00,000 persons with epilepsy in India (Shridharan, 2002). Epilepsy is a name of the brain disorder characterized by predominantly by recurrent and unpredictable interruptions of normal brain function called epileptic seizures. The effects of epilepsy are felt in multiple aspects of the person's life, including physical and mental health, cognitive function, educational achievements, vocational prospects, and family and peer relations (Jalava, 1997). Cognition, which includes processes such as intelligent thinking, perceiving, remembering, reasoning, judging, expressing, and understanding, has an important role in the inception, evolution, and manifestation of many of these other aspects of function recognized to be compromised in people with epilepsy. To examine these cognitive disturbances and other seventy, psychological tests can be regarded as an important instrument.

Keywords

Epilepsy, Attention and Concentration, Intelligence, Visuo-Spatial Functioning.

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Mudassir Hassan ¹, Mohd Altaf Paul ¹, Deapti Mishra ², Firdous Var ³, Pardeep Kumar ⁴, Dharmender Kumar Nehra ⁵, Ajaz Khan ⁶

Affiliations
1 Clinical Psychologist, Jamia Millia Islamia, University, New Delhi, IN
2 Department of Clinical Psychology, Post Graduate Institute of Behaviour and Medical Science, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, IN
3 Clinical Psychologist, NIMHANS, Bangalore, IN
4 Psychiatric Social Worker, State Institute of Mental Health, PGI-MS, Rohtak, Haryana, IN
5 Clinical Psychologist, State Institute of Mental Health, PGI-MS, Rohtak, Haryana, IN
6 Department of Clinical Psychology, Government Medical Collage, Srinagar, Kashmir, IN

Abstract

Patients with schizophrenia have pronounced deficits in memory which can vary along the course of disease. A sample of 40 patients [20 first episodes schizophrenia and 20 chrome schizophrenia] was selected from the outpatient department of "Post Graduate Institute of Behavioral And Medical Sciences", Raipur (C.G) using purposive sampling method. Benton Visual Retention test, PGI Memory scale and General Health Questionnaire were used to collect the data. Significant difference was seen regarding memory impairment between patient group and non-patient group on Benton Visual Retention Test. Memory Impairment in chrome schizophrenia patients is greater than first episode schizophrenia.

Keywords

Memory, Schizophrenia, First Episode, Chronic Schizophrenia.

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Pallavi Shukla ¹, Ashok Kumar Patel ², Deapti Mishra ³, Ashok Parasar ⁴

Affiliations
1 CIIMHANS, Dewada, Rajnadgaon, C.G, IN
2 Deptt. of Neurology, AIIMS, New Delhi, IN
3 Department of Clinical Psychology, PGIBAMS, Raipur, C.G, IN
4 Ankur Rehab. Center, Indore, M.P., IN

Abstract

Teaching is a one of the most renounced profession in Indian scenario and teachers are more responsible to determined to characteristics of not only students but characteristic of a nation also. It has been observed students frequently accept to their teacher as a role model. Hence students usually try to copy their every single act, wheatear it is healthy or unhealthy because school children are not able to judge. A healthy coping style plays a key role to determine the characteristic of a good teacher. Thus authors are interested to investigate the coping style of school teachers. To study the copping style and gender differences among school teachers. Purposive sampling has adapted in this study for data collection. Various schools of Raipur city Chhattisgarh were listed out for the study sample. A total of 120 teachers (60 females & 60 males) were participated in the study. A semi structured socio-demographic data sheet fallowed by cope scale was used for the assessment. Descriptive Statistics, chi-square, and t-test were used for statistical analysis using Statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Mean age of male teachers was (43.68) significantly higher than female teachers (37.05). Study revels there was significant difference in several areas of copping style but there was no significant found on broad level in copping of male female teachers. In conclusion it can be said that female teachers are better than male teachers in coping strategies but they does not differ significantly from male teachers. Study also suggests that there is a need to provide proper conducive environment and support to teachers to improve their coping strategies. Teachers should be positive in facing their challenges which will help them to personal and professional skills. It is recommended that regular assessment of their stress level should be conducted by the Guidance Center and Medical Clinic.

Keywords

Coping Style, School Teachers, Gender Differences.

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