- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Social Media and Politics
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Child Therapy and Development
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
King George's Medical University
2016-2025
St. George's University
2024
Loyola University Chicago
2009-2023
National Institute of Ayurveda
2023
Creative Commons
2022-2023
Institute of Medicinal Plant Development
2023
University of Mumbai
2022
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
2003-2021
Joint Commission
2021
Indira Gandhi Agricultural University
2020
In sympathetic neurons, unlike most nonneuronal cells, growth factor withdrawal–induced apoptosis requires the development of competence in addition to cytochrome c release activate caspases. Thus, although cells die rapidly with cytosolic alone, neurons are remarkably resistant unless they develop competence. We have identified endogenous X-linked inhibitor protein (XIAP) as essential postcytochrome regulator caspase activation these neurons. contrast wild-type that injection c,...
Childhood and adolescence require adequate amount of micronutrients for normal growth development. The primary objective study was to assess the prevalence deficiencies Vitamins (Vitamin A, 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D, B12 Folate) minerals (Calcium, Zinc, Selenium Iron), among urban school going children aged 6-11 12-16 years in ten cities India. Secondary find association between micronutrient with sociodemographic anthropometric indicators.A multi-center cross-sectional conducted across...
Purpose The spread of novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has affected more than four million lives worldwide. Unfortunately, incidents stigmatisation associated with COVID-19 are being reported Studies conducted during and after public health emergencies because communicable diseases have highlighted the development mental consequences. This study aims to explore past pandemics current understand stigma, its impact how they can be prevented by using primary secondary prevention methods....
Globally, there is a constant state of flux amid the 'new normal' period COVID-19 pandemic. People try to accommodate uncertainty, stress, and threat facing subsequent waves. It crucial explore compare psychological behavioral processes adolescents, young adults, middle-aged adults such an era in developing country like India.The present study compared internet use, substance coping among India's era.A cross-sectional design was used on online platform. The sample included 1027 participants...
Background Micronutrient deficiency (MD) is associated with deficits in cognitive functioning of children. However, no comprehensive multicentric study has been conducted India to explore the role multiple MD cognition children and adolescents. The present aimed association level general intelligence specific functions, urban school-going adolescents across ten cities India. Method Cross-sectional study, enrolled participants aged 6–16 years. Blood samples were collected for biochemical...
Background: Clinical research and evidence are limited regarding sexual functioning in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) the impact of pharmacological treatment on it. Aim: To study compare females among three groups viz. drug naïve symptomatic OCD cases (Group 1), receiving treatment, remission 2), age-matched healthy controls 3). Method: Heterosexual sexually active 18 45 years seeking at a tertiary care center north India were assessed Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS),...
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is a rare inflammatory demyelinating disorder affecting the central nervous system and optic nerve, thus leading to neuritis as most common manifestation. We report case of 29-year-old female who presented with sudden loss vision in her right eye, followed by left accompanied headache, mild periorbital pain, hiccups, nausea, without any weakness or relevant medical history. She was diagnosed MOG based on MRI blood...
Police personnel in India are subjected to several distinct occupational stressors which impact their mental health and work performance negatively.The study aimed explore various sources of stress among police personnel.In this study, 100 constables, inspectors officers Uttar Pradesh, were evaluated using the questionnaire. This was quantitative as well qualitative analysis.Occupational commonly perceived all personnel, but major attributes groups diverse.
Current social work education in India reflects globalization priorities and tendencies of neo-colonialism that emulate curriculum duplicate content developed countries like the USA. Social as implemented by USA, has limited success transnational training workers their ability to address emerging problems deep rooted structural imbalances within non-USA contexts. Yet, concept world being an global village is used justify reaffirm colonial goals universal pedagogies its application starkly...
BackgroundGlobally, problematic internet use (PIU) is acknowledged as a significant behavioural problem in adolescents and youth. It being researched for further clarity an independent disorder. crucial to explore predictors of PIU understand the high-risk psychosocial indicators use, particularly amid COVID-19 pandemic India.AimThe present study aimed at studying age, gender, mental health, coping strategies lifestyle adolescents, young adults middle-aged adults.MethodsThe used...
Regional disparity is one of the obstacles for ensuring sustainable development in India particularly northeastern regions.To accelerate growth amongst regions Central government as well state have launched several special schemes besides Ministries been mandated to allocate 10% their plan funds NE Region.Apart from stepping up public investment, both and State Governments are taking pro-active steps towards creating an enabling environment private investment productive sectors.There no...
Dhat syndrome (DS) is considered a culture-bound of South East Asia. It often associated with multiple sexual and psychiatric comorbidities. We aimed to assess the quality life (QoL) disability in patients DS without comorbidity.This cross-sectional study included 117 matched controls. was diagnosed based on International Classification Diseases, 10 version, Diagnostic Criteria for Research diagnostic criteria. Comorbidities were assessed MINI 6.0.0, divided into two groups (with...
Presence of enormous stress gives birth to a higher prevalence mental health difficulties. Globally, the job police personnel is full stress. Coping strategies and social support have crucial role play in management health.The objective this study was stress, support, coping, Uttar Pradesh.The sample comprised 300 male including 100 constables, inspectors, officers being incidentally selected from six districts Pradesh viz. Lucknow, Varanasi, Meerut, Raibareilly, Ghazipur, Noida. The mean...
Violent workplace deaths among health care workers (HCWs) remain understudied in the extant literature despite potential for serious long-term implications staff and patient safety. This descriptive study summarized number types of HCWs who experienced violent while at work, including location which fatal injury occurred.Cases were identified from Centers Disease Control Prevention's National Death Reporting System between 2003 2016. Coded variables included type HCW injured, facility,...
The occupation of police personnel is known to be enormously stressful. occupational stress research shows that coping strategies and social support have a buffering effect on protective role mental health. present study was set out investigate the as moderating factors relationship between health in Uttar Pradesh terms their ranking.The cross-sectional conducted using standardized questionnaires. sample comprised total 300 male personnel. Hundred constables, 100 inspectors, officers were...
This article applies structural equation modeling techniques to explore the relationships between constructs related family strength and cohesion, acculturation, trauma symptoms. The study uses a purposive sample comprised of 122 immigrant men women from Mexican community based in large midwestern metropolitan Area. data were collected using standardized instruments: Family Adaptability Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES IV), Trauma Symptom Inventory (TSI), Short Acculturation for Hispanics...
ObjectivesDiphtheria is a re-emerging disease with changing epidemiology. We aimed to identify clinical and demographic characteristics of diphtheria cases predictors mortality, reported scarcely.MethodsThis was retrospective study 279 admitted at tertiary care hospital over 2 years. Demographic, details & outcome were recorded. Clinical diagnosis based on presence typical membrane or palatal palsy febrile illness. Microbiologic confirmation could be established in 34 111 investigated....
<br><b>Background:</b> Cognitive functions are important predictors of day to functioning. significantly affected in schizophrenia and various other psychiatric disorders. There very few Indian studies studying the relationship between cognitive disability. <b>Aims Objectives:</b> The purpose present study was assess stable patients compare them with normal controls also cognition disability these patients. <b>Materials Methods:</b> Thirty attending psychiatry outpatient clinic a Tertiary...
AimThe study investigate the severity of perceived stress and wide domains psychiatric symptoms reported on initial screening in hospitalized patients COVID-19 with a second aim to determine role sociodemographic factors coping styles COVID-19.MethodTotal 224 infection, various isolation facilities were assessed via web-based self-reported questionnaires scale, brief cope inventory, DSM-5 crosscutting level-1 questionnaire.ResultsMajority moderate level followed by mild severe. Depression...