Friday 17 June 2011
Links relating to Mental Health and Myths - Student Suicides
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/man-woman/Ten-things-women-hate-about-men/articleshow/7633474.cms - Relationships
- May 15 11' - http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-15/ahmedabad/29545463_1_elderly-couple-vejalpur-police-suicide-note
- March 3 '11- http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-03/patna/28650225_1_ceiling-fan-suicide-family-feud
- Oct 18 '10 - http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-18/chennai/28242473_1_lakshmi-suicide-note-madhavaram
- Apr 26 - http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-26/chennai/29474665_1_engineering-student-suicide-note-final-year-student
- Feb 26 '11 - http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-26/delhi/28636109_1_extreme-step-suicide-sulphas-tablets
- Apr 29 '11 - http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-29/hyderabad/29486471_1_ceiling-fan-supplementary-exams-suicide
- Feb 5 '11 - http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-05/patna/28357204_1_class-x-student-suicide-note-buddha-colony-police-station
- Apr 12 '11 - http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-12/pune/29409448_1_suicide-elder-sister-bhosari-police-station
- Apr 10 '11 - http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-10/pune/29403143_1_kalyan-ycmh-newly-married-woman
- Apr 29 '11 - http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-29/jaipur/29486779_1_suicide-bba-student-private-college
- Feb 18 '11 - http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-18/india/28614751_1_hostel-room-engineering-student-ceiling-fan
- Feb 10 '11 - http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-10/nagpur/28542831_1_suicide-note-students-end-life-washim-district
Thursday 3 March 2011
Sunday 20 February 2011
Cryme and Punishment
The present Study:
The present paper aims at analyzing some precise symptoms of psychological
nature that could be related to various unfavorable aspects of policing. While there can be
many consequences worth studying, this paper is limited to focus upon the three
parameters- frustration, depression and deprivation amongst the two group of police
officials viz., serving police officials and trainee officials
Objectives:
The objectives of the present study are –
(1) To identify the level and degree of (a) frustration (b) depression (c) deprivation
experienced by the police personnel in different situations.
(2) To make a comparison of the selected psychological parameters in the group of
trainee and serving police officials.
Suggestions:
The present study has following suggestions:
(1) The police officials in the present study showed critical psychological
developments hence; there is a definite need to deal the problem.
(2) To address the problem of depression, frustration and the symptoms like
deprivation, there is also need to improve the quality of vertical communication in
the police hierarchy.
(3) The resource crunch in the police setup instills a sense of deprivation. It is
therefore suggested that the policeman specially working in rural and remote areas
must be provided with necessary support.
(4) The study especially highlighted the presence of certain undesirable psychological
symptoms in the training officials too. This is a disturbing trend. The sources of
such type of manifestations in the trainee officials required to be located carefully.
While recruiting the persons to the police force, a comprehensive psychological
assessment would be desirable.
(5) The police departments normally do not have any full time departmental
psychological counselor. The suggestion is to have at least one psychologist in
each police districts.
Indian Journal of Criminology and Criminalistics
Kalpana Kohli and G.S.Bajpai*
Introduction:
Characterized by stark cultural diversities and complex social stratification,
policing in Indian society appears to be a tough task. Policing along heightened and,
often-unrealistic public expectations, becomes a major source of criticism. The police
force in India does not assume a positive image. Defined by a rigid bureaucratic cadre,
the police personnel have to work not only to see that crime remains under control but
also have to face ‘systematic’ interference from political masters and other influential
sectors. On the personal count as well, the police personnel have perennial problems of
basic working, living conditions and welfare facilities. Taken together, the job reflects
tellingly upon their family and the relationships.
In the face of adverse environment the police personnel tend to become vulnerable
to scores of psychological consequences. One of the key repercussions of these situations
pertains to psychological outcome. The psychological symptoms viz. dissatisfaction, low
job involvement, tension, anxiety, depression, boredom, deprivation, low self-esteem or
low self-concept and psychological fatigue etc. are some of the most common
manifestations being observed in case of police officials who work in adverse
circumstances.
*Department of Criminology and Forensic Science, Dr. H.S. Gour University, Sagar.
policing in Indian society appears to be a tough task. Policing along heightened and,
often-unrealistic public expectations, becomes a major source of criticism. The police
force in India does not assume a positive image. Defined by a rigid bureaucratic cadre,
the police personnel have to work not only to see that crime remains under control but
also have to face ‘systematic’ interference from political masters and other influential
sectors. On the personal count as well, the police personnel have perennial problems of
basic working, living conditions and welfare facilities. Taken together, the job reflects
tellingly upon their family and the relationships.
In the face of adverse environment the police personnel tend to become vulnerable
to scores of psychological consequences. One of the key repercussions of these situations
pertains to psychological outcome. The psychological symptoms viz. dissatisfaction, low
job involvement, tension, anxiety, depression, boredom, deprivation, low self-esteem or
low self-concept and psychological fatigue etc. are some of the most common
manifestations being observed in case of police officials who work in adverse
circumstances.
*Department of Criminology and Forensic Science, Dr. H.S. Gour University, Sagar.
The present Study:
The present paper aims at analyzing some precise symptoms of psychological
nature that could be related to various unfavorable aspects of policing. While there can be
many consequences worth studying, this paper is limited to focus upon the three
parameters- frustration, depression and deprivation amongst the two group of police
officials viz., serving police officials and trainee officials
Objectives:
The objectives of the present study are –
(1) To identify the level and degree of (a) frustration (b) depression (c) deprivation
experienced by the police personnel in different situations.
(2) To make a comparison of the selected psychological parameters in the group of
trainee and serving police officials.
Suggestions:
The present study has following suggestions:
(1) The police officials in the present study showed critical psychological
developments hence; there is a definite need to deal the problem.
(2) To address the problem of depression, frustration and the symptoms like
deprivation, there is also need to improve the quality of vertical communication in
the police hierarchy.
(3) The resource crunch in the police setup instills a sense of deprivation. It is
therefore suggested that the policeman specially working in rural and remote areas
must be provided with necessary support.
(4) The study especially highlighted the presence of certain undesirable psychological
symptoms in the training officials too. This is a disturbing trend. The sources of
such type of manifestations in the trainee officials required to be located carefully.
While recruiting the persons to the police force, a comprehensive psychological
assessment would be desirable.
(5) The police departments normally do not have any full time departmental
psychological counselor. The suggestion is to have at least one psychologist in
each police districts.
Delhi Top cop is seeking your feedback
Need for focus on Mental Health in India
Need for focus on Mental Health in India
VISION
redefining policing (including : compulsary vipassana 10 day course)
redefining jails (including : compusary vipassana 10 day course)
including mental health professionals interventions in all decision making processes related to crime and policing.
blog in draft mode.
VISIONredefining policing (including : compulsary vipassana 10 day course)
redefining jails (including : compusary vipassana 10 day course)
including mental health professionals interventions in all decision making processes related to crime and policing.
blog in draft mode.
Lesbian couple hounded in Delhi
safety for women needed. anger management needed. need to recognize mental health needed.
Lesbian couple hounded in Delhi
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Lesbian-couple-hounded-in-Delhi/articleshow/7531247.cms
NEW DELHI: There washigh drama in a Vasant Kunj neighbourhood on Saturday night when policemen from Mumbai and Delhi landed at the flat of two women, Rhea and Sakshi (names changed). The two, aged 20 and 30 years, respectively, are from Mumbai and have been staying at this house since January. And they have no qualms about admitting that they are lesbians and
partners.
The two had met at a coaching centre in Mumbai and became close friends. Gradually, they realized that their sexual orientation was different and expressed their feelings for each other. Since then, they have been in a relationship.
Rhea claims her family has not come to terms with her sexual preferences and has been discouraging her from pursuing her education in Mumbai. The girl alleges she was a victim of violence in her house and accuses her brother of inflicting abuse.
Frustrated by the circumstances at home, Rhea, along with her partner, decided to elope in January this year. The girls first went to Pune and from there shifted base to Belgaum in Karnataka. Finally, they came to Delhi via Mumbai on January 11 and got in touch with Sangini, an NGO which works with women and creates awareness about their sexual health.
Rhea alleges that soon after they arrived, her family started using pressure tactics to get her back. The matter was even reported by her family to National Commission for Women who served a notice on the girls. Both claimed to have appeared before the NCW and expressed their views on the issue. They say they made their statements before NCW chairperson Girija Vyas and asserted that they didn't wish to go back and desired to live their life as adults.
Rhea claims that before leaving Mumbai she had registered an affidavit to the effect that she was leaving the house of her own will and no one can stop her from leading her life on her own terms. For her, the last one month has been a challenge as her family has been repeatedly returning to convince her to go back to Mumbai. She fears once she returns, she will be subjected to violence and separated from her partner.
On Saturday evening, the girls were shocked when cops from Vasant Kunj police station, along with their Mumbai counterparts, landed at the flat. Members of Sangini alleged that the police tried to barge in. In fact, a Sangini member, Maya Shankar, claimed the police dragged her out of the way to be able to enter. When TOI reached the spot late on Saturday night, Maya was seen sitting in a police jeep under detention while the two girls were huddled in fear in one of the rooms of the house which they had bolted from inside. A crowd outside the house mostly comprised of police personnel and residents.
The police asked the staff of the NGO and the director of Naz Foundation, Anjali Gopalan, to get out of the way so that they could do their duty. Gopalan told TOI that despite repeated pleas, the police refused to show any documents. Later, she was told that Rhea was to be arrested for robbery as a complaint had been registered by her family that she had stolen valuables from their house in Mumbai before running away. "What shocks me is that first the police tries to enter a house where women are living alone. In fact, initially they came with gas cylinders, a crowbar and a hammer to break open the door which was locked from inside as the two women were petrified," Gopalan added.
Confronted by activists who highlighted many rules to reinforce that this was no way to execute an arrest, police finally said they would make the arrest in the morning. While the police and Rhea's relatives waited outside, Sangini's members were inside consoling the two women.
Flat mate attacks 2 girls with knife in Hauz Khas, New Delhi
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Flat-mate-attacks-2-girls-with-knife-in-Hauz-Khas/articleshow/7531241.cms#ixzz1EWaHXGU1
safety needed. anger management needed. need to recognize mental health needed.
Lesbian couple hounded in Delhi
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Lesbian-couple-hounded-in-Delhi/articleshow/7531247.cms
NEW DELHI: There was
partners.
The two had met at a coaching centre in Mumbai and became close friends. Gradually, they realized that their sexual orientation was different and expressed their feelings for each other. Since then, they have been in a relationship.
Rhea claims her family has not come to terms with her sexual preferences and has been discouraging her from pursuing her education in Mumbai. The girl alleges she was a victim of violence in her house and accuses her brother of inflicting abuse.
Frustrated by the circumstances at home, Rhea, along with her partner, decided to elope in January this year. The girls first went to Pune and from there shifted base to Belgaum in Karnataka. Finally, they came to Delhi via Mumbai on January 11 and got in touch with Sangini, an NGO which works with women and creates awareness about their sexual health.
Rhea alleges that soon after they arrived, her family started using pressure tactics to get her back. The matter was even reported by her family to National Commission for Women who served a notice on the girls. Both claimed to have appeared before the NCW and expressed their views on the issue. They say they made their statements before NCW chairperson Girija Vyas and asserted that they didn't wish to go back and desired to live their life as adults.
Rhea claims that before leaving Mumbai she had registered an affidavit to the effect that she was leaving the house of her own will and no one can stop her from leading her life on her own terms. For her, the last one month has been a challenge as her family has been repeatedly returning to convince her to go back to Mumbai. She fears once she returns, she will be subjected to violence and separated from her partner.
On Saturday evening, the girls were shocked when cops from Vasant Kunj police station, along with their Mumbai counterparts, landed at the flat. Members of Sangini alleged that the police tried to barge in. In fact, a Sangini member, Maya Shankar, claimed the police dragged her out of the way to be able to enter. When TOI reached the spot late on Saturday night, Maya was seen sitting in a police jeep under detention while the two girls were huddled in fear in one of the rooms of the house which they had bolted from inside. A crowd outside the house mostly comprised of police personnel and residents.
The police asked the staff of the NGO and the director of Naz Foundation, Anjali Gopalan, to get out of the way so that they could do their duty. Gopalan told TOI that despite repeated pleas, the police refused to show any documents. Later, she was told that Rhea was to be arrested for robbery as a complaint had been registered by her family that she had stolen valuables from their house in Mumbai before running away. "What shocks me is that first the police tries to enter a house where women are living alone. In fact, initially they came with gas cylinders, a crowbar and a hammer to break open the door which was locked from inside as the two women were petrified," Gopalan added.
Confronted by activists who highlighted many rules to reinforce that this was no way to execute an arrest, police finally said they would make the arrest in the morning. While the police and Rhea's relatives waited outside, Sangini's members were inside consoling the two women.
Flat mate attacks 2 girls with knife in Hauz Khas, New Delhi
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Flat-mate-attacks-2-girls-with-knife-in-Hauz-Khas/articleshow/7531241.cms#ixzz1EWaHXGU1
safety needed. anger management needed. need to recognize mental health needed.
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