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Dr Shari Tess Mathew

Assistant Professor - PG Coordinator

SOCIAL WORK

20190601519

Psychiatric Social Work

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https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/490172

Professional QualificationJournal PublicationsBooks And Chapters PublishedPaper PresentationsWorkshop/Conference/Training ProgrammeMembershipAwardsGuideship DetailsPrevious ExperienceGuidance And SupportFaculty Development ProgramResource PersonsResearch Ids

Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
Ph.DPsychiatric Social WorkNIMHANSNational Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences , Bengaluru
M.PhilPsychiatric Social WorkNIMHANSNational Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences , Bengaluru
Certificate CourseAdvance Research MethodologyNirmala NiketanMumbai
MSWMedical and Psychiatric Social WorkMahatma Gandhi UniversityKottayam, Kerala
Eligibility Details
CategorySubjectStatus
JRFSocial workCleared
NETSocial WorkCleared
M.Phil Details
College / University NameCollege / University AddressTitleRegistered DateCompletion DateMarks / Grade ObtainedPublished Paper Details
National Institute of Mental Health and NeurosciencesNIMHANS,BengaluruBarriers to Access and Utilisation of Mental Health Services among Women with Depression01-05-201330-04-201567.64 % /First ClassPsychosocial Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder -A Case Report
PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Personal Meaning of Recovery Among Persons with SchizophreniaNational Institute of Mental Health and NeurosciencesNIMHANS, Bengaluru01-07-201529-04-2020Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
Patient Perspective on Factors that Facilitate Recovery in Schizophrenia. A Qualitative StudyJournal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health2023https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40737-023-00378-91st and corresponding3
Patient Perspective on Factors that Facilitate Recovery in Schizophrenia. A Qualitative StudyJournal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health2023https://doi.org/10.1007/s40737-023-00378-91st and corresponding3
Personal meaning of recovery among persons with schizophreniaThe International Journal of Social Psychiatry2021https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/002076402110683701st and corresponding3
Measuring subjective recovery in people with schizophrenia and exploring its relationship with symptIndian Journal of Health and Wellbeing2019https://search.proquest.com/openview/2589f1826ed3a8565dccd4dab71a8bd9/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl1st3
Meaning of Recovery Among Persons with Schizophrenia: A Literature ReviewJournal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health2017https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40737-018-0111-71st and corresponding3
Profile of patients availing neurological rehabilitation services in a Super speciality Tertiary CarIndian Journal of Neurosciences2017DOI: 10.18231/2455-8451.2017.0033Other3
Psychosocial treatment of Obsessive compulsive disorder–a case reportInternational Journal of Physical and Social Sciences2015http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijpss&volume=5&issue=1&article=0121st3

Books And Chapters Published

Books Published
TitleTypeNo of Authors or EditorsYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
Social Casework: Practical Guide for Diagnosis and InterventionEdited32nd2020978-1-64983-124-8Xpress Publishing, Notion pressIndiaNo
Book Chapter Published
Article TitleBook titleBook editorArticle pagesNo of ChaptersYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
A Case of Paranoid Schizophrenia with Poor InsightSocial Casework: Practical Guide for Diagnosis and InterventionG Augustine Lourdou21-2511st2020978-1-64983-124-8Xpress Publishing, Notion pressIndiaNo

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
The role of Family Factors in Adolescent Internet AddictionInternational Conference on Family and Child ProtectionChrist Deemed to be UniversityInternational20-11-2025BengaluruIndia2 days
Digital Interventions in Mental HealthNational Conference on 'Society in Transition -A Glimpse at the Current Society & Development'Mount Carmel College, BengaluruNational29-03-2023BengaluruIndiaOne Day
Poster Presentation on 'Patient Perspectives on process of recovery in Schizophrenia 'Joint Congress of the World Association of Social Psychiatry and the Faculty of RehabilitationRoyal College of Psychiatrists, LondonInternational16-01-2023OnlineUKOne day
Applicability of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) in Clinical Social Work ResearchRajagiri National Research ConclaveRajagiri College of Social SciencesNational01-07-2021CochinIndiaTwo Days
Covid19 Pandemic-Implications for Geriatric Social WorkDYUTI 2021: Response to Covid 19 Pandemic: Social Work Engagements and ChallengesRajagiri College of Social SciencesNational25-02-2021CochinIndiaTwo Days

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Events Organized
Type of EventLevelOrganized byDate FromTitle of EventDurationPlace
ConferenceInternational25-04-2024International Conference On Human Rights, Justice, And Sustainabilityone daySt. Joseph's University Auditorium, Bengaluru
ConferenceStateSchool of Social Work29-06-2022Social Work Practitioners and Academicians MeetHalf DaySt. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bengaluru
WorkshopNationalNIMHANS, Bengaluru29-07-2015Symposium on Clinical Social Work Practice in Mental HealthOne dayNIMHANS, Bengaluru
Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceDuration
Publishing Articles Through Scopus DatabaseWorkshopNationalNirmala Niketan, Mumbai01-11-20232 days
Reference Management Using MendelyWorkshopNationalCommacad17-09-2023One day
A Pragmatic Guide to Grant Writing and ManagementWorkshopNationalIndian Psychiatric Society- Karnataka Chapter19-08-2023NIMHANSOne Day
Joint Congress of the World Association of Social Psychiatry and the Faculty of RehabilitationConferenceInternationalRoyal College of Psychiatrists, London16-01-20233 Days

Membership

Membership (Research body/Professional Association)
Name of the BodyLevelStart DateEnd DateAny other Information
Association of Psychiatric Social Work ProfessionalsNational30-09-2020

Awards

Name of Award/AchievementLevelAwarded byPlaceDateDuration of Fellowship
Appointment as PhD GuideOthersSt. Josephs' UniversityBengaluru16-05-2024
Junior Research FellowshipNationalUGCNew Delhi25-08-20105 Years

Guideship Details

Serial NumberName of ScholarGenderDepartment of CandidateUniversityTitle of the thesis for scholarDate of RegistrationRegistration Order No:StatusTypeScholarshipName of Co-GuideDate of Awarding PhD
2Beulah Praisy VFEMALESocial WorkSt. Joseph's UniversitySuicide Prevention28-01-2025Currently PursuingPart timeAny Other
1Ms. Lakshmi NaveenFEMALESocial WorkSt .Joseph's UniversityAdolescent Mental Health28-01-2025Currently PursuingFull timeAny Other13-03-2025

Previous Experience

DesignationInstitution NameStart DateEnd Date
Medical Social WorkerSMCSI Medical College and Hospital14-07-200828-02-2010

Guidance And Support

Title of the PaperYear of GuidanceTypeName of StudentsName of the Institution
A study on Self Esteem and Subjective Wellbeing among Persons with Disabilities2019-2020DissertationStephy T Saji
A study on Job Stress and Life Satisfaction among Mortuary Workers2019-2020DissertationMuhammed Ashique

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
Educational Excellence through Teaching and Research in Digital EraOrientation ProgrammesNationalKristu jayanti CollegeBengaluru21-10-202428-10-2024
Innovative Education: Integration of SDGs in Curriculum FrameworkOrientation ProgrammesNationalKristu Jayati CollegeBengaluru17-09-202424-09-2024
NEP Orientation and Sensitisation ProgramOrientation ProgrammesNationalUGC Malaviya MissionOnline19-08-202428-08-2024
Certificate Course on Mentoring and Counselling SkillsTraining ProgramOthersSAMAGRA, St. Joseph's Holistic Wellness CenterSt. Joseph's Boys School08-02-202404-04-2024
Lecture on Credible Research PublicationsTraining ProgramOthersSt. Joseph's UniversityBangalore13-10-202213-10-2022
Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and PracticeMOOCs completedInternationalHarvardXOnline01-07-202001-09-2020
‘SJC Digital TeacherOrientation ProgrammesOnlineSt. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) BangaloreBangalore25-06-202030-06-2020
The University of Queensland logo Through My Eyes - Intellectual Disability Healthcare around the WorldMOOCs completedOnlineThe University of Queensland, AustraliaCoursera14-05-202014-07-2020
Training on E-Content Development: Strategies, Tools and Opportunities”Training ProgramOnlineSt. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) BangaloreBangalore13-05-202021-05-2020
SchizophreniaMOOCs completedOnlineWesleyan UniversityCoursera06-05-202006-06-2020
Qualitative Research MethodsMOOCs completedInternationalUniversity of AmsterdamOnline01-04-202027-06-2020
Qualitative ResearchMOOCs completedInternationalUniversity of California, DavisOnline01-04-202009-06-2020
Paradigm Shift in a Changing World Order: Health and RightsConferenceInternationalDept.of Social work, St.Joseph's College (Autonomous), BangaloreSt.Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bangalore10-12-201911-12-2019
JESCOLFDPs attendedLocalBJESSt.Joseph's College (Autonomous), Banaglore18-11-201920-11-2019
The 25th Asia-Pacific Joint Regional Social Work ConferenceConferenceInternationalIndia Network of Professional Social Workers’ Associations ( INPSWA )NIMHANS,Benagluru17-09-201920-09-2019
Induction Program Level 1FDPs attendedLocalSJCSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bangalore03-06-201907-06-2019
37th Annual National Conference Of Indian Society of Professional Social WorkConferenceInternationalIndian Society of Professional Social WorkNIMHANS, Bengaluru03-01-201905-01-2019
Phenomenology and Grounded TheoryWorkshopNationalChrist University, BangaloreChrist College, Bengaluru02-10-201802-10-2018
Capacity Building on Strength Perspective and AssessmentWorkshopNationalNational Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS)NIMHANS, Bengaluru01-04-201702-04-2017
Emerging Trends in Inclusion and Habilitation of People with Intellectual and Developmental DisabilSeminarNationalNational Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-SciencesNIMHANS, Bengaluru14-12-201614-12-2016
Addressing the Mental Health Issues of Women with Domestic Violence/ Intimate Partner ViolenceSeminarNationalNational Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-SciencesNIMHANS, Bengaluru10-11-201610-11-2016
Workshop on Guide to Journal PublicationsWorkshopNationalSchizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF), ChennaiSCARF, Chennai14-05-201614-05-2016
Workshop on Qualitative Research Methods and AnalysisWorkshopNationalSchizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF), ChennaiSCARF, Chennai11-05-201613-05-2016
Solution Focused Brief TherapyWorkshopNationalNational Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS)NIMHANS, Bengaluru29-02-201629-02-2016
Quality of Life in Chronic Mental Illness: Exploring new frontiersWorkshopNationalNational Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-SciencesNIMHANS , Bengaluru30-01-201630-01-2016
Learning from Best Practices of Disability SectorSeminarNationalNational Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS)NIMHANS, Bengaluru19-09-201519-09-2015
Nuts and Bolts of Starting and Running Psychiatric Rehabilitation ServicesSeminarNationalNational Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-SciencesNIMHANS, Bengaluru04-04-201504-04-2015
Relapse Prevention in Alcohol DependenceWorkshopNationalNational Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-SciencesNIMHANS, Bengaluru28-01-201528-01-2015
Domestic Violence: Integrating Research into Individual and Family PracticeWorkshopInternationalCollege of Social Work, University of UtahKerala06-10-200708-10-2007

Resource Persons

Title of the ProgramRoleLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceCountry
Covid-19 Challenges and Implications on elderly care in the Indo-Dutch ContextInvited TalkInternationalPlanet Hope Netherlands25-09-2020BangaloreIndia
Workshop on Recent Trends in Psychiatric Social WorkSubject ExpertNationalNational Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)28-11-2016NIMHANS, BengaluruIndia
workshop on Psychiatric Social work Practice in Mental Health and Neurological SettingsSubject ExpertNationalNational Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences27-05-2016NIMHANS, BengaluruIndia

Research Ids

Google Scholar idResearchGate idOrcid idScopus Author IDVidwan
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rxypU94AAAAJ&hl=enhttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rxypU94AAAAJ&hl=enhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0800-5351https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57223328902https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/490172
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rxypU94AAAAJ&hl=enhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shari-Mathewhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0800-5351https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57223328902https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/490172
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