Gurvinder Pal Singh | Psychiatrist.com

Commentary

Lockdown and Suicide in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In this commentary, the author describes the 3 waves of suicide associated with lockdown among low-income groups that have hit India during the COVID-19 crisis.

Original Research

COVID-19: Psychosocial Intervention for Migrant Workers

India is combating a large-scale migrant crisis due to COVID-19. The objective of this study was to identify migrant workers' needs and perceptions regarding lockdown while staying in a...

Commentary

Efforts to Minimize the Impact of Lockdown on Migrant Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in India

In this commentary, the authors discuss the implementation of measures to minimize the impact of lockdown on the mental health status of migrant workers in India during the COVID-19...

Commentary

Migrant Crisis After Lockown in India: An Invisible Mental Health Tsunami

In this commentary, Dr Singh describes the mental health crisis that spread rapidly through migrant laborers in India after lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on to find...

Commentary

Coronaphobia in Contemporary Psychiatry

In this commentary, the authors discuss coronaphobia and the advancements that have been made to understand, measure, and treat this reaction to stress related to COVID-19.

Original Research

Reverse Migration During COVID-19

This study examined the various psychosocial factors associated with reverse migration among migrant workers during the COVID-19 lockdown in India.

Brief Report

Rapid Response Team Training Module During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This report describes how, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid response teams of trained experts, including a consultant psychiatrist who can quickly mobilize emergency responses, were formed in...

Commentary

Second Wave of the COVID-19 Tsunami and Mental Health

In this commentary, the author discusses the mental health effects of the second wave of the COVID-19 tsunami in India.

Original Research

Well-being Among Migrant Workers During Lockdown

Subjective well-being is the level of satisfaction experienced by individuals in all aspects of daily life. This study explored the impact of lockdown due to COVID-19 on the subjective...

Gandhian Concepts on Mental Health in Contemporary COVID-19 Pandemic Times

Commentary

Gandhian Concepts on Mental Health in Contemporary COVID-19 Pandemic Times

In this commentary, the authors discuss Gandhi’s views on mental health, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Integrated Interventions for Dual Diagnosis

Case Report

Integrated Interventions for Dual Diagnosis

Here, read about a patient with a diagnosis of substance dependence and OCD who improved with multimodal integrated interventions of pharmacotherapy, exposure and response prevention, and acceptance and commitment...

Advanced Compassionate Care for the Elderly in India

Brief Report

Advanced Compassionate Care for the Elderly in India

This report describes an initiative to conduct a brainstorming session and panel discussion to address common health issues faced by the elderly in India.