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2. Framework and Overview of a State-Wide College Mental Health Program in Kerala, India.
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Jaisoorya T. S., Joseph, Shiju, Kalarani K. S., Menon, Maya, Smita G. S., Shini V. S., Jose, Sheril Elizabeth, Mahesh M. M., Shibu K, Sujisha T. G., Jayaprakashan K. P., Kiran P. S., Anil Kumar T. V., Vigneshwari V., and Titus, Usha
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MENTAL health services ,MENTAL health ,HEALTH programs ,MIDDLE-income countries ,LIBRARY media specialists ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,TRAINING of counselors ,STUDENT health services - Abstract
Background: Mental health issues are common among college students, and structured services have been proven to enhance outcomes. Despite increased enrolment for higher education in India, college mental health services remain sparse. JEEVANI is the first structured state-wide college mental health service in India. This paper describes its framework and provides an overview of its functioning during the initial five months. Methods: In 2019โ2020, the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala, implemented the program in 66 colleges catering to approximately 60,000 students. Qualified counsellors were trained to identify issues and provide interventions and early referrals, using a stepped-care approach. They conducted awareness programs to promote mental health and reduce stigma. Results: The services were accessed by 2,315 students during the assessment period (October 2019 to February 2020). The beneficiaries were predominantly females (54.1%). Over a third (38.8%) belonged to the lower socio-economic strata, and 2.5% had significant vulnerabilities. Although no syndromal diagnoses were made, anxiety and depression were the most common presentations. The counsellors provided 3,758 individual sessions and facilitated support for students who reported academic difficulties or interpersonal issues. Severe mental illness was detected in 54 students, and referrals for specialist mental health input were initiated in 68. Conclusion: Describing the framework, sharing the technical material, and providing an overview of its functioning from a resource-constrained setting in India may encourage higher education institutions in low- and middle-income countries to consider similar projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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3. Modelling eutrophication status of Sasthamkotta lake using geographical information system and remote sensing.
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Shibu, K. and Ayoob, S.
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REMOTE sensing , *GEOGRAPHIC information systems , *TROPHIC state index , *WETLANDS , *NORMALIZED difference vegetation index , *GROUNDWATER - Abstract
Lakes are versatile ecosystems which perform valuable functions such as recycling nutrients, attenuating floods, recharging ground water and also serve the water needs of the human populace. Now-a-days the quality of surface water is getting deteriorating at a rapid pace due to excess water withdrawal and various anthropogenic activities. In this study the eutrophication status of Sasthamkotta lake, a fresh water wetland in the South western part of India which is also a Ramsar site is determined in terms of Carlson's Trophic State Index and thereafter the same is modeled using Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing. The study was carried out from the month of October 2018 to the month of September 2019 and parameters namely Chlorophyll-a and total phosphorus were analysed and in-situ secchi depth was measured to determine the eutrophication status of the lake and the same was mapped using Geographical Information System. It was found that major portion of the lake comes under the lower mesotrophic category (Carlson's Trophic State Index ranging from 30 to 40). Localised moderate mesotrophic condition was observed at sampling stations namely Ambalakadavu, Vettolikadavu and Mynagappaly pump house and oligotrophic condition was found at the sampling station near sayippu house during the post-monsoon, pre-monsoon and monsoon season of the said period. Densely populated catchment area of the lake, physical setting of the lake characterised by steep slopes on three sides and excess nutrient flow from the agricultural fields surrounding the lake during rainfall could be attributed to the lower mesotrophic trophic state of the lake. Remote sensing data (Landsat OLI satellite images) was used to model and validate the parameter chlorophyll-a and the statistical analysis showed a high correlation between satellite-based normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) and in- situ measured parameter chlorophyll a (Chl-a) concentration. Two linear regression models with high determination coefficients of 0.935 (Post-monsoon) and 0.99 (Pre-monsoon) and correlation coefficient of 0.967 (Post-monsoon) and 0.995 (Pre-monsoon) were obtained from the regression analysis. Therefore it can be concluded that remote sensing data was used effectively to model the eutrophication status of Sasthamkotta lake. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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4. Carrying Capacity Assessment for Religious Crowd Management - An Application to Sabarimala Mass Gathering Pilgrimage, India.
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Illiyas, Faisel T., Mani, Shibu K., and Babu, Naveen
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CROWDS ,CROWDSOURCING ,PILGRIMS & pilgrimages ,RELIGIOUS gatherings ,OVERWEIGHT persons - Abstract
Crowd Management is always a challenging task when people gather in large numbers. Crowd disasters in India, including recurring incidents at religious venues, demands a crowd management system developed on the characteristics of the place, event, and participants. Assessment of carrying capacity is the prime process to design crowd management protocols and regulations. Carrying capacity assessment of religious gathering venues in India is often an overlooked process. The present study assessed the crowd carrying capacity of Sabarimala pilgrimage, Kerala, India. Physical carrying capacity assessment methods used for tourism venues have been applied and contextualised for crowd carrying capacity assessment. Characteristics of the venue, pilgrimage and pilgrims were studied to map the active crowd area and space utilisation zones. The physical carrying capacity was estimated based on the comfortable crowd density and threshold crowd density assessments. The study identified two factors influencing pilgrim movement within the venue viz. service level at the holy step and capacity of the darshan facility. Service level at the holy step is the prime factor that regulates the flow of the pilgrim within the venue including the pilgrim movement for deity darshan and hence the comfortable capacity of the holy step was distinguished as the effective carrying capacity of the venue. Physical carrying capacity at the comfortable crowd density has to be maintained throughout the event to avoid the triggering of crowd crushes. The crowd carrying capacity assessment (CCCA) method applied in this study is a simple process. Considering the crowd density and crowd regulation factors, the CCCA method can be applied to design crowd management protocols of other religious pilgrimage destinations in India. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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