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Papers by Budhiswatya Das
Open Journal of Psychiatry & Allied Sciences, 2020
The present paper takes a step towards understanding the confusion that a transgender individual ... more The present paper takes a step towards understanding the confusion that a transgender individual undergoes, while coming in terms with one's gender identity. Here, we will be presenting a case study with few anecdotes to put forward concepts of negotiation, self-understanding, and disclosure. We will refer to the individual as 'him' as the person identifies himself as a male and is in the process of transition. Here, we have introduced the coming out process as a one-way and two-way process.
Open Journal of Psychiatry & Allied Sciences, 2018
Parent-child relationship is an eternal bond of love, security, and closeness. In the course of f... more Parent-child relationship is an eternal bond of love, security, and closeness. In the course of family life, certain issues have profound impact and one of it is, if the child is homosexual. The disclosure process is not as simple as it sounds, as it involves intra-psychic as well as social identity. The present study focused on coming out process of gay individuals, reasons for disclosure, and the attitude and reaction of parents on disclosure of their sexual orientation. Drawing from the data generated differences in parental attitudes. Results indicated a difference in attitude from non-acceptance to acceptance and a more positive relationship with mothers as compared to fathers.
Open Journal of Psychiatry & Allied Sciences, 2017
In the present paper, we offer to introduce the concept of heteronormativity and its influence on... more In the present paper, we offer to introduce the concept of heteronormativity and its influence on family therapy interventions. We emphasis the dominant role heteronormativity has created over Indian families, that existence or emergence of queer concepts creates innumerable issues. Queer theory's perspective has been used to expand our knowledge and practice beyond the demarcation of heteronormativity. Finally, we emphasis the need of a shift in our therapeutic approaches too. Yet the question persists that are we ready to learn and adapt?
Introduction: Suicide is considered as a fatal act of self injury (self harm) undertaken with mor... more Introduction: Suicide is considered as a fatal act of self injury (self harm) undertaken with more or less conscious self destructive intent to end his/her life, however vague and ambitious. Psychiatric illnesses are often identified as risk factors for suicide attempt. The present study was conducted with the objective of assessing the suicidality, mode of suicide attempt and psychiatric co-morbidity among suicide attempters in a tertiary hospital of NorthEast India. Materials and Methods: This was a hospital based observational study carried out in a tertiary hospital located in the upper part of Assam, India. The study duration was of six months. The study received approval from the institutional ethical committee. Every consecutive patient admitted in the hospital during this period was included in the study sample and analysis of the observed data was done using tests like frequency distribution, multinomial logistic regression, fisher's test and chi square test in SPSS windows version 16.0. Results: Poisoning was the most common mode of suicide attempt among both males and females. No significant association was found between suicidal risk and mode of suicide attempt. Suicidal Risk was also higher in those who had a psychiatric diagnosis than those with no psychiatric co-morbidity. How ever no significant association was found between suicidal risk and any of the individual psychiatric co-morbidities Conclusion: Severity of suicidal risk cannot determine the mode of suicide attempt. Mental illness, although it is associated with suicidal risk, cannot predict the severity of suicidal ideation.
Transgender is an umbrella term for individuals whose gender identity or gender expression is dif... more Transgender is an umbrella term for individuals whose gender identity or gender expression is different from their natal sex. In recent year's transgender people across class, culture, ethnicity, religion and other various demographics are receiving lot of public attention. Lot of research work has disclosed on structural oppression, social ostracisation faced by the transgender population at large. In this study, we will emphasise on coping and experience of resilience in the transgender people. Resilience can be termed as the capacity of a dynamic system to adapt to threats in the vitality, development or functioning of that system. Thus this qualitative study will focus on resilience, using narrative data and citing two case studies from the respective population. The discussion will be on their unique challenges and their experiences in being resilient despite the everyday challenges they encounter.
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2016
Women in contemporary prison face various problems, few resulting from their lives prior to impri... more Women in contemporary prison face various problems, few resulting from their lives prior to imprisonment and others resulting from imprisonment itself. Social factors that marginalise their participation in mainstream society thus contribute in the rise in number of women in prison. Lack of support and social ostracisation during imprisonment and after release make their and their families" lives a veritable hell. Low level of education and poor legal awareness makes women more likely to serve longer sentences in prison. Navigation of a myriad of systems that often provide fragmented services can pose a barrier to successful reintegration. Here is a case study revealing the social effects faced by female offenders and their families on imprisonment.
The present paper takes a step towards understanding the confusion that a transgender individual ... more The present paper takes a step towards understanding the confusion that a transgender individual undergoes, while coming in terms with one's gender identity. Here, we will be presenting a case study with few anecdotes to put forward concepts of negotiation, self-understanding, and disclosure. We will refer to the individual as 'him' as the person identifies himself as a male and is in the process of transition. Here, we have introduced the coming out process as a one-way and two-way process.
In the present paper, we offer to introduce the concept of heteronormativity and its influence on... more In the present paper, we offer to introduce the concept of heteronormativity and its influence on family therapy interventions. We emphasis the dominant role heteronormativity has created over Indian families, that existence or emergence of queer concepts creates innumerable issues. Queer theory's perspective has been used to expand our knowledge and practice beyond the demarcation of heteronormativity. Finally, we emphasis the need of a shift in our therapeutic approaches too. Yet the question persists that are we ready to learn and adapt?
Parent-child relationship is an eternal bond of love, security, and closeness. In the course of f... more Parent-child relationship is an eternal bond of love, security, and closeness. In the course of family life, certain issues have profound impact and one of it is, if the child is homosexual. The disclosure process is not as simple as it sounds, as it involves intra-psychic as well as social identity. The present study focused on coming out process of gay individuals, reasons for disclosure, and the attitude and reaction of parents on disclosure of their sexual orientation. Drawing from the data generated by in-depth interview with five gay people in Assam, India, the case series illustrates differences in parental attitudes. Results indicated a difference in attitude from non-acceptance to acceptance and a more positive relationship with mothers as compared to fathers.
Women in contemporary prison face various problems, few resulting from their lives prior to impri... more Women in contemporary prison face various problems, few resulting from their lives prior to imprisonment and others resulting from imprisonment itself. Social factors that marginalise their participation in mainstream society thus contribute in the rise in number of women in prison. Lack of support and social ostracisation during imprisonment and after release make their and their families " lives a veritable hell. Low level of education and poor legal awareness makes women more likely to serve longer sentences in prison. Navigation of a myriad of systems that often provide fragmented services can pose a barrier to successful reintegration. Here is a case study revealing the social effects faced by female offenders and their families on imprisonment.
Open Journal of Psychiatry & Allied Sciences, 2016
A case of a 40-year-old, Muslim woman, educated up to class IV, homemaker by profession, hailing ... more A case of a 40-year-old, Muslim woman, educated up to class IV, homemaker by profession, hailing from a lower socioeconomic background of Chirang district of Assam was referred to medical camp, with symptoms of reduced interest in daily activities, increased tension, fearfulness, with decreased amount of sleep and appetite. Psychiatric social work assessment showed that she had a frictional and confl icting relationship with her husband. Due to which her quality of life was compromised. On further assessment it was found that the client was having moderate level of functioning. Impact of Event Scale score suggested cutoff for a probable diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), consider consulting a mental health professional. The client was referred to a psychiatrist for further assessment and treatment, and she was diagnosed as PTSD. Later individual, marital, and group interventions were provided and moderate improvement in terms of self-esteem, reducing anxiety, and enhancing coping mechanism. The present case study prompts us to look at the intersection of mental health, disaster, and gender. Disasters have been taking place since time immemorial and will continue to occur. A signifi cant percentage of survivors develop profound, debilitating posttraumatic stress reactions requiring extended mental health intervention. These extreme stress reactions include fear and irrational behaviour, shock, immobilisation, withdrawal, denial and intrusive thoughts, hyper-vigilance, easy startle, insomnia, decreased attention and concentration, and psycho-physiological reactions. The social work professionals have long been involved with disaster relief work, both at individual and community level.
International Journal of Scientific Research, 2012
Aim of the study: The present study aims to measure the dimension of sexuality and marital adjust... more Aim of the study: The present study aims to measure the dimension of sexuality and marital adjustment among persons with somatization disorder. Methodology: The study was conducted at Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH), Tezpur Assam. It was a comparative study. Thirty married person diagnosed with somatization (according to ICD, 10) in the age range of 20 to 40 was included and for the normal control group 30 married females with a cut of score below 2 in GHQ were included in the study. Random sampling technique was used .Socio demographic data sheet, Bradford Somatic Inventory, Marital Adjustment Questionnaire, Sexuality Scale and General Health Questionnaire were administered. Results: Our results shows that female with somatization disorders were having low sexual self esteem, higher score on sexual depression and preoccupation as compare to normal females. Somatic symptoms has a correlation with sexuality and marital adjustment in person with somatization disorder
Open Journal of Psychiatry & Allied Sciences, 2020
The present paper takes a step towards understanding the confusion that a transgender individual ... more The present paper takes a step towards understanding the confusion that a transgender individual undergoes, while coming in terms with one's gender identity. Here, we will be presenting a case study with few anecdotes to put forward concepts of negotiation, self-understanding, and disclosure. We will refer to the individual as 'him' as the person identifies himself as a male and is in the process of transition. Here, we have introduced the coming out process as a one-way and two-way process.
Open Journal of Psychiatry & Allied Sciences, 2018
Parent-child relationship is an eternal bond of love, security, and closeness. In the course of f... more Parent-child relationship is an eternal bond of love, security, and closeness. In the course of family life, certain issues have profound impact and one of it is, if the child is homosexual. The disclosure process is not as simple as it sounds, as it involves intra-psychic as well as social identity. The present study focused on coming out process of gay individuals, reasons for disclosure, and the attitude and reaction of parents on disclosure of their sexual orientation. Drawing from the data generated differences in parental attitudes. Results indicated a difference in attitude from non-acceptance to acceptance and a more positive relationship with mothers as compared to fathers.
Open Journal of Psychiatry & Allied Sciences, 2017
In the present paper, we offer to introduce the concept of heteronormativity and its influence on... more In the present paper, we offer to introduce the concept of heteronormativity and its influence on family therapy interventions. We emphasis the dominant role heteronormativity has created over Indian families, that existence or emergence of queer concepts creates innumerable issues. Queer theory's perspective has been used to expand our knowledge and practice beyond the demarcation of heteronormativity. Finally, we emphasis the need of a shift in our therapeutic approaches too. Yet the question persists that are we ready to learn and adapt?
Introduction: Suicide is considered as a fatal act of self injury (self harm) undertaken with mor... more Introduction: Suicide is considered as a fatal act of self injury (self harm) undertaken with more or less conscious self destructive intent to end his/her life, however vague and ambitious. Psychiatric illnesses are often identified as risk factors for suicide attempt. The present study was conducted with the objective of assessing the suicidality, mode of suicide attempt and psychiatric co-morbidity among suicide attempters in a tertiary hospital of NorthEast India. Materials and Methods: This was a hospital based observational study carried out in a tertiary hospital located in the upper part of Assam, India. The study duration was of six months. The study received approval from the institutional ethical committee. Every consecutive patient admitted in the hospital during this period was included in the study sample and analysis of the observed data was done using tests like frequency distribution, multinomial logistic regression, fisher's test and chi square test in SPSS windows version 16.0. Results: Poisoning was the most common mode of suicide attempt among both males and females. No significant association was found between suicidal risk and mode of suicide attempt. Suicidal Risk was also higher in those who had a psychiatric diagnosis than those with no psychiatric co-morbidity. How ever no significant association was found between suicidal risk and any of the individual psychiatric co-morbidities Conclusion: Severity of suicidal risk cannot determine the mode of suicide attempt. Mental illness, although it is associated with suicidal risk, cannot predict the severity of suicidal ideation.
Transgender is an umbrella term for individuals whose gender identity or gender expression is dif... more Transgender is an umbrella term for individuals whose gender identity or gender expression is different from their natal sex. In recent year's transgender people across class, culture, ethnicity, religion and other various demographics are receiving lot of public attention. Lot of research work has disclosed on structural oppression, social ostracisation faced by the transgender population at large. In this study, we will emphasise on coping and experience of resilience in the transgender people. Resilience can be termed as the capacity of a dynamic system to adapt to threats in the vitality, development or functioning of that system. Thus this qualitative study will focus on resilience, using narrative data and citing two case studies from the respective population. The discussion will be on their unique challenges and their experiences in being resilient despite the everyday challenges they encounter.
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2016
Women in contemporary prison face various problems, few resulting from their lives prior to impri... more Women in contemporary prison face various problems, few resulting from their lives prior to imprisonment and others resulting from imprisonment itself. Social factors that marginalise their participation in mainstream society thus contribute in the rise in number of women in prison. Lack of support and social ostracisation during imprisonment and after release make their and their families" lives a veritable hell. Low level of education and poor legal awareness makes women more likely to serve longer sentences in prison. Navigation of a myriad of systems that often provide fragmented services can pose a barrier to successful reintegration. Here is a case study revealing the social effects faced by female offenders and their families on imprisonment.
The present paper takes a step towards understanding the confusion that a transgender individual ... more The present paper takes a step towards understanding the confusion that a transgender individual undergoes, while coming in terms with one's gender identity. Here, we will be presenting a case study with few anecdotes to put forward concepts of negotiation, self-understanding, and disclosure. We will refer to the individual as 'him' as the person identifies himself as a male and is in the process of transition. Here, we have introduced the coming out process as a one-way and two-way process.
In the present paper, we offer to introduce the concept of heteronormativity and its influence on... more In the present paper, we offer to introduce the concept of heteronormativity and its influence on family therapy interventions. We emphasis the dominant role heteronormativity has created over Indian families, that existence or emergence of queer concepts creates innumerable issues. Queer theory's perspective has been used to expand our knowledge and practice beyond the demarcation of heteronormativity. Finally, we emphasis the need of a shift in our therapeutic approaches too. Yet the question persists that are we ready to learn and adapt?
Parent-child relationship is an eternal bond of love, security, and closeness. In the course of f... more Parent-child relationship is an eternal bond of love, security, and closeness. In the course of family life, certain issues have profound impact and one of it is, if the child is homosexual. The disclosure process is not as simple as it sounds, as it involves intra-psychic as well as social identity. The present study focused on coming out process of gay individuals, reasons for disclosure, and the attitude and reaction of parents on disclosure of their sexual orientation. Drawing from the data generated by in-depth interview with five gay people in Assam, India, the case series illustrates differences in parental attitudes. Results indicated a difference in attitude from non-acceptance to acceptance and a more positive relationship with mothers as compared to fathers.
Women in contemporary prison face various problems, few resulting from their lives prior to impri... more Women in contemporary prison face various problems, few resulting from their lives prior to imprisonment and others resulting from imprisonment itself. Social factors that marginalise their participation in mainstream society thus contribute in the rise in number of women in prison. Lack of support and social ostracisation during imprisonment and after release make their and their families " lives a veritable hell. Low level of education and poor legal awareness makes women more likely to serve longer sentences in prison. Navigation of a myriad of systems that often provide fragmented services can pose a barrier to successful reintegration. Here is a case study revealing the social effects faced by female offenders and their families on imprisonment.
Open Journal of Psychiatry & Allied Sciences, 2016
A case of a 40-year-old, Muslim woman, educated up to class IV, homemaker by profession, hailing ... more A case of a 40-year-old, Muslim woman, educated up to class IV, homemaker by profession, hailing from a lower socioeconomic background of Chirang district of Assam was referred to medical camp, with symptoms of reduced interest in daily activities, increased tension, fearfulness, with decreased amount of sleep and appetite. Psychiatric social work assessment showed that she had a frictional and confl icting relationship with her husband. Due to which her quality of life was compromised. On further assessment it was found that the client was having moderate level of functioning. Impact of Event Scale score suggested cutoff for a probable diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), consider consulting a mental health professional. The client was referred to a psychiatrist for further assessment and treatment, and she was diagnosed as PTSD. Later individual, marital, and group interventions were provided and moderate improvement in terms of self-esteem, reducing anxiety, and enhancing coping mechanism. The present case study prompts us to look at the intersection of mental health, disaster, and gender. Disasters have been taking place since time immemorial and will continue to occur. A signifi cant percentage of survivors develop profound, debilitating posttraumatic stress reactions requiring extended mental health intervention. These extreme stress reactions include fear and irrational behaviour, shock, immobilisation, withdrawal, denial and intrusive thoughts, hyper-vigilance, easy startle, insomnia, decreased attention and concentration, and psycho-physiological reactions. The social work professionals have long been involved with disaster relief work, both at individual and community level.
International Journal of Scientific Research, 2012
Aim of the study: The present study aims to measure the dimension of sexuality and marital adjust... more Aim of the study: The present study aims to measure the dimension of sexuality and marital adjustment among persons with somatization disorder. Methodology: The study was conducted at Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH), Tezpur Assam. It was a comparative study. Thirty married person diagnosed with somatization (according to ICD, 10) in the age range of 20 to 40 was included and for the normal control group 30 married females with a cut of score below 2 in GHQ were included in the study. Random sampling technique was used .Socio demographic data sheet, Bradford Somatic Inventory, Marital Adjustment Questionnaire, Sexuality Scale and General Health Questionnaire were administered. Results: Our results shows that female with somatization disorders were having low sexual self esteem, higher score on sexual depression and preoccupation as compare to normal females. Somatic symptoms has a correlation with sexuality and marital adjustment in person with somatization disorder