Overview
The wide prevalence of mental disorder cases in the country is of great concern as the facilities and infrastructure available to handle such cases are few and far in the country. Add to this the shortage of professionals trained in this field. It’s in recent years only that governments have been focusing on this field along with other healthcare sectors. As such there is now wide scope of employment opportunities for mental health professionals in the field of psychiatric social work. A psychiatric social worker plays an important part in treating patients suffering from mental health issues. A research program like M.Phil in psychiatric social work provides you with the necessary inputs and expertise in dealing cases requiring psychiatric help.
Eligibility and course duration
Postgraduation degree in psychiatric social work or other related fields with minimum 55% marks. Selections are based on entrance tests and interview.
Duration of the full-time program is 2 years.
More about the course
As in other M.Phil programs, one has to essentially finish a coursework and prepare a dissertation on the original research work that one undertakes under the supervision of a guide. Among the papers in coursework, one will be on research methodology that helps you understand the way the research is to be conducted and the dissertation to be made. The dissertation is followed by a viva-voce which has to be cleared for successful completion of the course. You will be improving your skills in this area by attending seminars, group discussions, lectures and through clinical demonstrations in clinics and inpatient set-ups.
Scope of work and job opportunities
Psychiatric social workers form an integral part of the workforce that’s into solving issues related to mental health. They work with individuals, families, groups and communities in dealing with aspects related to mental health problems. They work towards eliminating or reduce disabilities of mentally ill patients and provide them with an improved quality of life. Psychiatric social workers work by first identifying and assessing the psychological problems affecting a mentally ill patient. They study the family and social backgrounds that could be factors impacting the illness. They then formulate a line of treatment essential for progress and complete rehabilitation of the patient.
Psychiatric social workers work in hospitals, medical colleges, homes for mentally retarded, rehabilitation centres, community development programs and so on. You can look forward to pursue a PhD program in the relevant field.
M.Phil Psychiatric Social Work Admissions for 2019 - 2020 Academic Year
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