IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Rajesh Ramachandran; C. Kayalvizhi; Shanthini Kalpurniya. D

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2020

Best practices in social work in fostering mental health – paradigm shift at NIEPMD

Rajesh Ramachandran, C. Kayalvizhi, Shanthini Kalpurniya. D

Abstract :

Social work professional is a group of professionals who provide their services in diverse areas by idging the gap between the clients and the community. The social work profession is committed to maximize the wellbeing of individuals, families, groups, communities and society. We consider that individual and societal wellbeing is underpinned by socially inclusive communities that emphasize principles of social justice and respect for human dignity and human rights. NIEPMD, a national resource centre established by DEPWD is working towards generating new knowledge and promoting its effective use to improve the abilities of individuals coming under different categories of disabilities, also covering mental illness. NIEPMD Department of Social work has developed convergent best practices to foster mental health such as; Client situation analysis, shared decision making, Individualized family service programme, Group dynamics development, Empathy development, legal capacity development programme and Community Based Inclusive Development programme. This paper provides a ief sketch on the above said practices, which have been objectively made and the evaluation is done based on the outcome indicators promoting a belief that it fosters mental health.