Current Issue

Explore the latest research publications, original articles, reviews, and scientific communications published in IJMCH.

Volume 1 • Issue 1 • 2026

Indian Journal of Mental and Community Health (IJMCH)

Peer-Reviewed • Open Access • Monthly Journal

Original Articles

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Prevalence and Determinants of Common Mental Disorders Among Women in Rural Areas of Ambala: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Kashish Narula, Prerna Sharma, Anshu Mittal

A community-based cross-sectional study evaluating the prevalence and associated determinants of common mental disorders among women residing in rural regions of Ambala.

View Article Download PDF
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Sleep Quality and Mental Health Among College Students in Haryana: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ashank Goel, Kapil Kumar Kambaj, Deepmala Kamboj

This study explores the relationship between smartphone addiction, sleep disturbances, and mental health outcomes among college students in Haryana.

View Article Download PDF
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Effect of Screen Time on Cognitive Development and Intelligence Quotient among School-Aged Children in India: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sadat Qureshi, Shalini Jadia

An observational study assessing the association between prolonged screen exposure and cognitive performance among school-aged children.

View Article Download PDF
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Caregiver Burden and Its Socio-Clinical Correlates Among Primary Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia in Rural Areas

Anshika Jain, Dinesh Kataria

This article evaluates caregiver burden and socio-clinical factors influencing caregivers of schizophrenia patients in rural settings.

View Article Download PDF
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Awareness, Utilization, and Barriers to Telemedicine Services Among Adults in Rural Communities of Hisar District

Preeti Garg, Roopa Kapoor

A rural healthcare-based study examining awareness, accessibility, utilization patterns, and barriers associated with telemedicine services.

View Article Download PDF

Letter to Editor

LETTER TO EDITOR

National Tele-Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) in India: A Comparative Analysis with Global Telepsychiatry and Implications for Community Mental Healthcare

Pawan Kumar Goel

A scholarly commentary discussing India's Tele-MANAS initiative in comparison with international telepsychiatry frameworks and its implications for community mental healthcare.

View Article Download PDF