Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Raj Kumar ¹, Rajeev Dogra ¹, Chitvan Singh ¹, Krishan Kumar ¹, Dharmender Kumar Nehra ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Clinical Psychology, PGIMS Rohtak, Haryana, IN
2 State Institute of Mental Health, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) Campus, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The extent to which advances of sexual dysfunction have harmful consequences for positive mental health is well-known since long.World literature have proven that psychological constructs play an important role not only in developing and maintaining sexual problems but also in treatment seeking behavior and outcome.This study was done on patients with erectile dysfunctionwhich are not well studied in Indian context. It was a cross sectional study, in which Fifty (50) Patients with erectile dysfunction, diagnosed as per ICD-10 criteria were selected. Fifty (50) healthy matched subjects constituted the control group. Assessment was done by using Toronto Alexithymia Scale-Hindi, Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale and General Health Questionnaire. The statistical analysis was carried out by using the SPSS Windows 16.0 software package. Significant differences were seen in alexithymia and Self Esteem scores between erectile dysfunction group and normal control group. Erectile dysfunction group scored significantly higher on alexithymia in comparison with control group. However,erectile dysfunction group scored significantly lower on score of Self Esteem than the normal control group. Significant negative relationship was found between alexithymia and Self Esteem scores. These findings should be considered as a breakthrough and can be taken seriously that presence of high alexithymia and low Self Esteem(that are highly prevalent) in patient with erectile dysfunction may negatively affect the treatment outcome. So authors strongly recommended that treatment of this vulnerable population should also focus on credible and potentially effective means of helping themcope with low self-esteem.

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Raj Kumar ¹, Rajeev Dogra ¹, Chitvan Singh ¹, Krishan Kumar ¹, Dharmender Kumar Nehra ¹

Affiliations
1 Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The extent to which advances of sexual dysfunction have harmful consequences for positive mental health is wellknown since long. World literature have proven that psychological constructs play an important role not only in developing and maintaining sexual problems but also in treatment seeking behavior and outcome. This study was done on patients with erectile dysfunction which are not well studied in Indian context. Material and methods: It was a cross sectional study, in which Fifty (50) Patients with erectile dysfunction, diagnosed as per ICD-10 criteria were selected. Fifty (50) healthy matched subjects constituted the control group. Assessment was done by using Toronto Alexithymia Scale-Hindi, Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale and General Health Questionnaire. The statistical analysis was carried out by using the SPSS Windows 16.0 software package. Results: Significant differences were seen in alexithymia and Self Esteem scores between erectile dysfunction group and normal control group. Erectile dysfunction group scored significantly higher on alexithymia in comparison with control group. However, erectile dysfunction group scored significantly lower on score of Self Esteem than the normal control group. Significant negative relationship was found between alexithymia and Self Esteem scores. Conclusion: These findings should be considered as a breakthrough and can be taken seriously that presence of high alexithymia and low Self Esteem(that are highly prevalent) in patient with erectile dysfunction may negatively affect the treatment outcome. So authors strongly recommended that treatment of this vulnerable population should also focus on credible and potentially effective means of helping them cope with low self-esteem.

Keywords

Sexual Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction, Alexithymia, Self Esteem, Treatment Seeking

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Krishan Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, GHS, Lahli, Ratia, Fatehabad, Haryana, IN

Abstract

While one tells someone that he is a psychologist or he is studying or research in psychology, then a common question is faced by him why in the same family and with the same dimensional aspects and factors, one touches the zenith of success while his counterpart sibling fail in doing so? Then it is usually discussed that the attributional factor is beyond the Intelligence, and that is Achievement Motivation of oneself. An attribute which direct one to a goal in spite of facing all the adversities and negative consequences. Along with this there is one more variable which is, right now, not so much alien to a common as well as to a scholar, and that is Emotional Intelligence. When Martin Seligman introduced this term to the world no one was so aware to the potential of this simple terminology and the functional meaning of this term. In the present study an attempt is made to see the relationship of both the attributes in life of one. And the role in determining the success in future. For this purpose data is consolidated on a sample of 300 young adult students of professional courses of both sexes. And the result and statistical values and its analysis support the hypothesis.

Keywords

Achievement Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Intellectual Growth, Goals, Perception.

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Sachin ¹, Krishan Kumar ², Manjeet Kumar ³

Affiliations
1 University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, IN
2 National Brain Research Centre, Manesar, IN
3 GMCH, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted at different institutes of physically handicapped children diagnosed as Cerebral palsy. A sample consisted of 42 children diagnosed as cerebral palsy (both boys and girls in equal number) were taken for the purpose. The age range of the sample was between 13 to 17 years. The data was collected with the help of Generalized self efficacy Scale (GSES) and Beck Depression Inventory. The results showed inverse correlation between the scores of self-efficacy and depression. The correlation of scores of GSES with items of BDI pertaining to emotional, cognitive, motivational and somatic symptoms of depression showed significant inverse correlation with emotional and cognitive symptoms of depression (r = -.35* & -.34*). Thus from these findings it can be concluded that high generalized self-efficacy in children may serve as a protective factor against depression, whereas, low self-efficacy can lead them to depression.

Keywords

Self-Efficacy, Depression, Cerebral Palsy.

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Brahmdeep Sindhu ¹, Rajiv Gupta ², Swati Sindhu ³, Krishan Kumar ⁴, Devender Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 General Hospital, Gurgaon, IN
2 Department of Psychiatry, PGIMS, Rohtak, IN
3 Gurgaon, IN
4 National Brain Research Centre, Manesar, IN

Abstract

Depression and Alcoholism are common disabling conditions and are associated with high suicidal risk . Some researchers have postulated that depressive patients have maladaptive coping strategies, whereas others have suggested alcohol consumption as coping against depression The present study was conducted at Vidya Sagar Department of Psychiatry, PGIMS, Rohtak (Haryana). Thirty patients each of severe depression and alcohol dependence (as per ICD-10) were evaluated on Disability Assessment Schedule, Suicide Risk Estimator Scale, Defense Style Questionnaire and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. The two groups were compared on these parameters and subjected to relevant statistical analysis using SPSS 7.5. Alcohol group had significantly higher number of married patients, higher male-female ratio and more urban patients, than depression group. Depressive group showed higher disability and suicidal risk. However, striking similarities in the socio-demographic variables and coping strategies may be indicative of the much-talked about common etiological link between these disorders. Further research in this area appears rewarding.

Keywords

Depression, Alcohol Dependence, Syndrome, Suicidal Risk.

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Deepak Kumar ¹, Krishan Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Ch. Devi Lal University, Sirsa, IN

Abstract

Stress is a common problem that affects almost all of us at some point in our lives. Learning to identify when you are under stress, what is stressing you, and different ways of coping with stress can greatly improve both your mental and physical well being. This paper will define stress; it will discuss fight flight response, its stages, psychological and biochemical changes and factors which influence fight flight response. This paper is going to discuss about the sign and symptoms of stress, types of stress, indicators of stress at work, causes of stress and why it is important to reduce stress, techniques used to manage stress. This paper will throw light on student stress, sources of student stress, and how student stress can be avoided and coped.

Keywords

Stress, Management.

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