Case Reports by Narendra nath Samantaray
Industrial Psychiatry Journal, 2019
Studies have focused on the efficacy of transtheoretical model in the management of substance dep... more Studies have focused on the efficacy of transtheoretical model in the management of substance dependence, but not much have focused on the changes with respect to the patient’s mood, life skills, and interpersonal relationship issues that take place during the therapy. The present study explores a case by using motivational interviewing and relapse prevention strategies to qualitatively record the applicability of the transtheoretical model in terms of readiness to change, action taken, relationship conflicts, assertiveness, and depression in an individual with alcohol dependence. The intervention was carried out over 3 months for ten sessions followed by follow‑up for 8 months. The results indicated
improvement in the patient in the dimensions of level of action taken for increasing abstinence period, decreasing the level of depression, enhancing readiness to change, and improving assertiveness and improvement in marital adjustment with spouse, which were observed and reported during the post follow‑up sessions.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 2019
Papers by Narendra nath Samantaray
Indian Journal of Psychiatry/Indian journal of psychiatry, Mar 1, 2024
Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2014
Alcohol is an illness known as illness of family and whole family face the consequences of the al... more Alcohol is an illness known as illness of family and whole family face the consequences of the alcoholism. The problem of alcohol addiction/dependence has becomes a major source of stress for whole family and relatives due to recurrent nature of the problem and its increasing cost in the form of monetary loss, treatment, unemployment or non working condition of the individual. Studies have indicated the importance of psychodramatic procedures in management of Alcohol dependent patients. The present case report is a demonstration to bring an observational and phenomenological analysis of the applicability of psychodrama in the management of conflict and manifestation of assertive behavior in alcohol dependent patients. Mr B, 30 years old, male, graduate hails from middle socio economic family of urban area of Ranchi, Jharkhand was admitted at RINPAS on 5.09.12 for alcohol dependence syndrome. Assessment and Intervention involved 16 sessions. Post therapy and follow up report indicated improvement.
Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2017
Literature has been receiving many studies on the rise of internet addiction recently. The harmfu... more Literature has been receiving many studies on the rise of internet addiction recently. The harmful effects of the Internet Addiction are well documented in Indian youths. Various psychological therapies are being researched and utilised for managing this concern. Hence, present study was planned to see the applicability of Behaviour Therapy for the management of Internet Addiction. In this study ten PG students were selected by using purposive sampling from Institute of Mental Health and Hospital, Agra. Participants were equally divided into two groups (Experimental & Control) and their pre and post assessment has been done by using Young's Internet Addiction Test and a semi structured self-monitoring data sheet was specifically developed to assess the frequency, time and activities of Internet use. The experimental group received 8 sessions of the Behaviour Therapy intervention. The results of present study suggest that the behaviour therapy is significantly (U 0.00, Z 2.61, Sig 0.01) effective for the management of Internet Addiction and it was also revealed that students were spending their maximum time with social chatting sites, watching and downloading videos and browsing other than studies. Conclusion: Behaviour therapy is found significantly effective in managing Internet addiction. The high positive reinforcement of internet use changed into punishment and rapid conditioning with boredom, loneliness, social interaction, stress and free time with Internet deconditioned by using behaviour therapy techniques.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 2019
Objective: In a resource scant area we attempted to manage OCD with four sessions of CBT by commu... more Objective: In a resource scant area we attempted to manage OCD with four sessions of CBT by communicating cognitive conceptualization (CC) through use of a metaphor for easier understanding and adherence to exposure exercises. Method: We evaluated its effectiveness on OCD symptoms, using Yale Brown obsessive compulsive scale (YBOCS) and quality of life of the patient (QOL) using WHOQOL-BREF. Result: Following four sessions of CBT, conducted one to one basis over span of 6 weeks, there was considerable reduction in OCD symptoms & improved QOL. The improvement was maintained at one and 12 months. Conclusions: It appears that four sessions CBT may be a potential option for treating OCD but control studies are needed for further confirmation.
Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2015
The Cinema which has multifarious efficacious role in life of individuals illustrated various con... more The Cinema which has multifarious efficacious role in life of individuals illustrated various conundrums. In this paper one such Bollywood movie Highway, directed by Imtiaz Ali, released worldwide on 21st February, 2104, is being analyzed by various psychological connotations. It contemplates with amalgam of tender issues from social to psychological. However, this paper focuses on bringing a psychoanalytic and other psychological issues of the movie dealing with its dynamic constructs of suppression, repression, abreaction, transference, poor attachment with primary care givers, pathological defenses, imprints of childhood sexual abuse, double bind mechanisms, Stockholm syndrome, mal adjustments and other pathological dimensions paralleling with social mayhem and its impact on the protagonists psycho social adjustment and life.
Psychiatry Research-neuroimaging, Apr 1, 2022
There is a paucity of research on the role of COVID-19 related fear and lockdown on social anxiet... more There is a paucity of research on the role of COVID-19 related fear and lockdown on social anxiety disorder (SAD). In a follow-up study during post-lockdown period, we compared social anxiety of individuals with SAD who received cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) versus psychoeducational-supportive therapy (PST) before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of COVID-19 related fear. Social anxiety severity was rated by the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and post-lockdown periods. Fear of COVID-19 was assessed during the post-lockdown period. The treatment effects in the CBT group (n=33) were significantly better than the PST group (n=32) at post-intervention; this was maintained at 14-months following intervention despite COVID-related lockdown. In the PST group, there was no change following the intervention; and the social phobia increased after lockdown. The CBT group had significantly less COVID-19 related fear than the PST group. Social anxiety was positively correlated with fear of COVID-19; and individuals with comorbidities had significantly more fear. Using the hierarchical multiple regression, SPIN post-intervention, COVID-19 fear, and duration of SAD predicted social anxiety severity during the post-lockdown period. In conclusion, the effect of CBT for SAD was maintained through lockdown and was associated with significantly less COVID-19 related fear.
Journal of Affective Disorders
Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2016
Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2014
Alcohol is an illness known as illness of family and whole family face the consequences of the al... more Alcohol is an illness known as illness of family and whole family face the consequences of the alcoholism. The problem of alcohol addiction/dependence has becomes a major source of stress for whole family and relatives due to recurrent nature of the problem and its increasing cost in the form of monetary loss, treatment, unemployment or non working condition of the individual. Studies have indicated the importance of psychodramatic procedures in management of Alcohol dependent patients. The present case report is a demonstration to bring an observational and phenomenological analysis of the applicability of psychodrama in the management of conflict and manifestation of assertive behavior in alcohol dependent patients. Mr B, 30 years old, male, graduate hails from middle socio economic family of urban area of Ranchi, Jharkhand was admitted at RINPAS on 5.09.12 for alcohol dependence syndrome. Assessment and Intervention involved 16 sessions. Post therapy and follow up report indicate...
Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 2022
Psychiatry Research, 2022
There is a paucity of research on the role of COVID-19 related fear and lockdown on social anxiet... more There is a paucity of research on the role of COVID-19 related fear and lockdown on social anxiety disorder (SAD). In a follow-up study during post-lockdown period, we compared social anxiety of individuals with SAD who received cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) versus psychoeducational-supportive therapy (PST) before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of COVID-19 related fear. Social anxiety severity was rated by the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and post-lockdown periods. Fear of COVID-19 was assessed during the post-lockdown period. The treatment effects in the CBT group (n = 33) were significantly better than the PST group (n = 32) at post-intervention; this was maintained at 14-months following intervention despite COVID-related lockdown. In the PST group, there was no change following the intervention; and the social phobia increased after lockdown. The CBT group had significantly less COVID-19 related fear than the PST group. Social anxiety was positively correlated with fear of COVID-19; and individuals with comorbidities had significantly more fear. Using the hierarchical multiple regression, SPIN post-intervention, COVID-19 fear, and duration of SAD predicted social anxiety severity during the post-lockdown period. In conclusion, the effect of CBT for SAD was maintained through lockdown and was associated with significantly less COVID-19 related fear.
Industrial Psychiatry Journal, 2020
Many publications have delineated strategies for mental health care to respond to psychological c... more Many publications have delineated strategies for mental health care to respond to psychological concerns and ramifications related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The current review aims to encapsulate existing guidelines and recommendations of psychological management for mental health care for the general population, health-care professionals, children, and elderly populations, applied to a pandemic in particular reference to COVID-19. The literature on psychological care of such repercussions of COVID-19 was retrieved via a search in PubMed and Google database. Of 91 retrieved initial articles, only 18 were selected for final analysis, which was divided into two categories: (a) guidelines by government/public health bodies (n = 11) and (b) publications in peer-reviewed journals (n = 7). The recommendations can be summed but not limited to psychoeducation from a reliable source, normalization of stress, behavioral activation, scheduling of activities with a bespoke blending of recreational and daily chores, supportive care, staying digitally connected, relaxation techniques, ensuring rest, rotating shifts and short breaks during working hours, curtailing media consumption, fostering community resilience, seeking and sharing support from colleagues/supervisors, avoidance of abusing psychoactive substances, online consultation of mental health professionals on need, and participatory communication in a developmentally appropriate way with children. In the absence of observational and controlled studies on psychological management during pandemic times, we recommend such research soon.
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2021
Background: Considering the need for developing and examining evidenced-based programs using a br... more Background: Considering the need for developing and examining evidenced-based programs using a brief group format for management of social anxiety disorder (SAD) at the community level, we studied theefficacy of two brief versions of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) programs, brief cognitive-behavioral group therapy (bCBGT), and verbal exposure augmented cognitive behavioral therapy (VE-CBT), on social anxiety among university students. Methods: A single-center, randomized, parallel-group design was adopted. We delivered six weekly two-hour group sessions, bCBGT and VE-CBT, to 41 university students diagnosed with SAD. An independent rater assessed participants using the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) and Clinical Global Impression scale-Severity (CGI-S) at baseline, postintervention, and two-month follow-up. A patient-rated measure, Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN), was assessed at the same time-points. Results: There was a significant improvement in severity of social anxie...
International Journal of Indian Psychology, 2016
Introduction- Infertility affects both male and female. Little attention has been given to the ps... more Introduction- Infertility affects both male and female. Little attention has been given to the psychological status of infertility male. Aim of this study is to study the association between depression and male infertility. Methods- 61 infertile men and 61 fertile men were randomly selected from DHH Kendrapada, Bhagabati hospital of Kendrapada and CHC of Derabish, Odisha and further administered HAM-D. Present study adopted case controlled design. Data analysis was done by using R statistical software. Results-Statistically significant association between depression and infertility men was found out [p
Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 2021
OBJECTIVE To compare brief cognitive behavior group therapy (bCBGT) for social anxiety disorder (... more OBJECTIVE To compare brief cognitive behavior group therapy (bCBGT) for social anxiety disorder (SAD) to a credible placebo, psychoeducational-supportive therapy (PST), in a sample of medical students. METHOD This was a single-center, rater-blind, randomized, attention placebo-controlled, parallel-group study. Participants were 50 consenting undergraduate medical students of a state government medical college in Cuttack, India having a primary diagnosis of SAD, who recieved 6 weekly 2-h group sessions. Assessments were carried out at baseline, post intervention and at two-month follow. Independent raters assessed the participants on the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale and Clinical Global Impression- Improvement scale (CGI-I). Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN), a self-rated measure, was administered in the same periods. RESULTS bCBGT group improved significantly across periods from pre-treatment to post-treatment and from pre-treatment to two-month follow-up. bCBGT was statistically superior to PST at the post-treatment and follow-up assessments and showed large effect sizes at both post-treatment and follow-up. CONCLUSIONS A 6-session bCBGT is an efficacious treatment for SAD among medical students. A longer follow-up and replication in other groups, and clinical settings are necessary for generalization to a broader SAD population.
Industrial Psychiatry Journal, 2019
The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of t... more The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Bureau of Economic Research. NBER working papers are circulated for discussion and comment purposes. They have not been peer-reviewed or been subject to the review by the NBER Board of Directors that accompanies official NBER publications.
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Case Reports by Narendra nath Samantaray
improvement in the patient in the dimensions of level of action taken for increasing abstinence period, decreasing the level of depression, enhancing readiness to change, and improving assertiveness and improvement in marital adjustment with spouse, which were observed and reported during the post follow‑up sessions.
Papers by Narendra nath Samantaray
improvement in the patient in the dimensions of level of action taken for increasing abstinence period, decreasing the level of depression, enhancing readiness to change, and improving assertiveness and improvement in marital adjustment with spouse, which were observed and reported during the post follow‑up sessions.