This study was conducted in the psychiatry outpatient department of a general municipal hospital. Inclusion criteria were women aged 18-45 years, diagnosed with depressive disorder, sexually active and not on any psychotropic medication. Depressive disorder was diagnosed according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, Text revision criteria (DSM-IV-TR) (5). All female patients attending the psychiatry out patient department, fulfilling inclusion criteria and willing to participate in study were included. The study was conducted over six months from July to December 2011. All patients were explained about the nature of study and informed consent was obtained. Ethical clearance was obtained from the institutional ethics committee. Fifty two female patients fulfilled inclusion criteria, but three patients refused consent and were not included in the study. A data collection form recorded socio-demographic details, duration of depression and the presence of sexual dysfunctions.

Background: Alcohol dependence is a complex behaviour with far-reaching harmful effects on the family, work, society, as well as on the physical and mental health of the individual. Epidemiological studies conducted in India showed that 20-30% of our population is using alcohol at a harmful level. Mental health professionals provide support and understanding of the illness for the affected individual and family members. They work together on planning treatment; provide mutual support and understanding of the disorder. Aim: To study the effects of strength based supportive therapy on family functioning and coping of persons with alcohol dependence syndrome. Methodology: This was a hospital based intervention study. It had adopted the quasi-experimental before and after with control group research design. Participants were randomly allocated to the experimental and control groups. 10 persons with alcohol dependence syndrome were selected for the study  five each person with alcohol dependence syndrome and their family members were assigned in the control group (treatment as usual group; TAU) and five persons with alcohol dependence syndrome and their family members were assigned in the experimental group (treatment as usual positive family intervention group). Family functioning was assessed through McMaster family assessment device Patients were assessed through brief cope. Result: The study results indicated a significant improvement in various domains of family functioning in experimental group participants compared to the treatment as usual group. It has also noted improvement in coping among patients. Conclusion: strength based supportive intervention useful for the caregivers as well as it also helps in improving coping among person with alcohol dependence syndrome.

Adolescence is a transitional period between childhood and adulthood it is a prime time for health promotion. Among adolescents, girls constitute a more vulnerable group. Family life education has due importance in adolescent stage of life to make them aware about reproductive health issues.To assess change in knowledge about reproductive health among adolescent girls after family life education intervention.This is a descriptive longitudinal study was conducted over the period of 18 month conducted on 150 girls.Semi structured questionnaire was used as tool to assess knowledge score of pre and post-test. Family life education intervention was given. Pre and post intervention scores were analyzed.All responses were tabulated by using Microsoft-Excel 2010 Software. Change in knowledge about reproductive health after intervention was assessed by using Mc-Nemar test.Significant improvement in knowledge about all components of Reproductive health after intervention was seen. In pre intervention 37(25.30%) participants had good knowledge score and its number significantly increased to 143(95.3%) after intervention. : The results of this study suggest that Family life education can improve knowledge about various components of reproductive health in adolescent girls. Such educational programs must be given due importance. : Family life education improves knowledge about reproductive health.