Indian Contribution to Behavior Therapy
Author Information
Author(s): Kuruvilla K.
Primary Institution: PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, India
Conclusion
The study highlights the limited use and publication of behavior therapy in Indian psychiatry, despite its potential benefits.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 42 papers related to behavior therapy have been published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry until 2009.
- Only 2% of papers published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry deal with psycho-social methods of treatment.
- Most psychiatrists in India acknowledge the usefulness of psychological methods but do not practice them.
Takeaway
This study shows that not many Indian psychiatrists use behavior therapy, even though it can help people with mental health issues.
Methodology
The article reviews published papers on behavior therapy in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry from 1949 to 2009.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the limited scope of reviewed literature and reliance on published studies.
Limitations
The review is limited to articles published in one journal and may not represent the entire field of behavior therapy in India.
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