Wellness Space presentations at NAOP 2023 (Ahmedabad University)

Team Wellness Space presents several abstracts at the 32nd Annual Convention of National Academy of Psychology,  NAOP 2023, at Ahmedabad University.  All the abstracts are listed below: Oral Presentation 1 - The impact of social media usage on well-being, anxiety & depression, sleep quality By Gunjan Y Trivedi ([email protected], +91.9574742288), Heer Vaghela, Hemalatha Ramani, Riri G Trivedi Abstract: Social media’s impact on mental health is well-documented and backed by scientific evidence. Based on review of literature, two hypotheses were propounded, 1) increased social media usage is linked to a negative impact on several mental health parameters, and 2) there

Wellness Space presentations at NAOP 2023 (Ahmedabad University)2025-05-21T12:23:50+05:30

Childhood trauma intervention: The testimonial write-up by the client (Therapist: Meenakshi Nair)

The individual came with very high assessment (both intensity and frequency) of adverse childhood experiences (ACE score) or childhood trauma.  There were obvious outcomes in the area of emotional health, such as poor well-being, high level of depression and anxiety, poor sleep quality, as shown in the visual below under "before". Post the initial consultation, Riri G Trivedi suggested that Meenakshi Nair would work with the individual.  The assessment also included trauma related outcomes (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD), anger, the need to take revenge, hatred, trust issues, relationship issues, migraine and so on. About 6 months and about 12

Childhood trauma intervention: The testimonial write-up by the client (Therapist: Meenakshi Nair)2023-02-20T16:18:01+05:30

Evidence on Adverse Childhood Experiences, dissociative disorders, and attachment

This article provides a brief overview on the outcomes of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) with respect to dissociative symptoms and attachment disorders. Background:  Adverse Childhood Experiences, extreme stress, and dissociative symptoms There is considerable evidence regarding the relationship between childhood abuse or neglect and dissociation symptoms in adulthood with an earlier age of onset, as well as a longer duration of abuse and parental abuse significantly predicted higher dissociation scores. The relationship between ACEs and dissociation is fully mediated by mentalization; this means that the important predictive factor for dissociation is not if you have been abused as a child,

Evidence on Adverse Childhood Experiences, dissociative disorders, and attachment2025-05-21T12:20:19+05:30

Increasing the effectiveness of the client’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) assessment – internship report

Increasing the effectiveness of the client's Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) assessment Internship report of Anuja Bhandari who interned in early 2022. When I first started working at Wellness Space as an intern, my role was to go through client consultation files (especially self-assessment of ACEs) and check if there were any changes to the ACE (adverse childhood experiences or traumatic events that occur before a child turns 18) in the self-assessment after the client consultation (personal interview, online or offline) [1]. According to research, ACEs have a significant impact on mental health, and detecting ACE is a crucial task for

Increasing the effectiveness of the client’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) assessment – internship report2025-05-21T15:14:40+05:30

Childhood Physical Abuse and long-term health implications – scientific evidence & call to action

Childhood Physical Abuse and long-term health implications - scientific evidence & call to action What is Childhood Physical Abuse?  Physical abuse of a child is defined as the intentional use of physical force against a child that results in—or has a high likelihood of resulting in—harm to the child’s health, survival, development, or dignity[i]. Physical abuse includes hitting, beating, kicking, shaking, biting, strangling, scalding, burning, poisoning, and suffocating. Much physical violence against children in the home is inflicted with the object of punishment[ii]. Physical abuse leaves a more profound impact on an individual, and evidence suggests that it transforms into

Childhood Physical Abuse and long-term health implications – scientific evidence & call to action2025-05-21T12:19:15+05:30
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