Arif Ali
Biographic Data
| ID | 3697855 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Arif Ali |
| GIVEN NAMES | Arif |
| FAMILY NAME | Ali |
| SIGNATURE | ALI A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7365-8119 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Divine shadows and broken minds: Cultural and magico-religious beliefs in schizophrenia
Understanding cultural and religious beliefs related to mental illness is essential for the effective delivery of psychiatric care in a culturally diverse and spiritually embedded country such as India. This single-case study examines a young adult male with paranoid schizophrenia whose delusions incorporated spiritual and cultural narratives, including ancestral curses, divine powers, and magical thinking. In-depth interviews with the patient an…
Cannabis Use and Sexual Identity Exploration in Emerging Adulthood: A Call for Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Campus Mental Health Strategies
Emerging adulthood is a transformative phase characterized by identity exploration, risk-taking, and evolving social roles. Among LGBTQ+ university students, the convergence of sexual identity development and cannabis use can intensify vulnerability to depression, anxiety, and maladaptive coping, as explained by minority stress and self-medication theories. This commentary explores the multifaceted links between stigma, substance use, and campus …
Sexual Position Modifications for Pain-Free Intimacy: A Scoping Review
Background Sexual pain disorders impair intimacy and quality of life. While clinicians routinely recommend sexual position modifications, evidence is scattered in gynecology, urology, physiotherapy, sex therapy, and biomechanics.Objective To systematically scope and synthesize evidence on sexual position modification alone or as part of multimodal care to decrease pain and enhance sexual function in adults with sexual pain disorders.Methods We fo…
Reimagining care for wives of disappeared persons in Kashmir, India: A trauma-informed, rights-based mental health response
Wives of disappeared persons (hereafter referred to as ‘half-widows’) in Kashmir, India endure psychological distress and social exclusion due to the disappearance of their spouses during insurgenc
Homelessness and mental illness: A comprehensive analysis of psycho social risks and health disparities
Homelessness and mental illness are deeply interconnected public health concerns marked by profound psychosocial vulnerabilities and health disparities. Globally, nearly six million individuals experience homelessness, including approximately 1.77 million in India, with an estimated 20–25% affected by severe mental disorders. Structural adversities such as poverty, displacement, financial instability, lack of social support, and absence of identi…
Medication adherence in conflict settings: A global public health perspective
Climate change and mental health in India: A narrative review of vulnerabilities, impacts, and resilience pathways
India’s rapid urbanization, population growth, and reliance on climate-sensitive sectors make it highly vulnerable to the mental health impacts of climate change. Extreme weather events and environmental degradation disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, yet mental health consequences remain under-addressed in policies and interventions. This narrative review examines the effects of climate change on mental health in India, highlightin…
Development and content validation of a questionnaire for understanding homelessness (QUH): Psycho-social determinants and barriers in accessing support services in the homeless population: an Indian …
Homelessness is a multifaceted issue that extends beyond the lack of basic needs, intertwining with various psycho-social factors, such as mental health, family dynamics, social isolation, and personal struggles. These factors contribute to the vulnerability of homeless individuals, while significant barriers to accessing support services exacerbate their situation. The present study aimed to develop and validate a questionnaire to assess psycho-…
Crisis and mental health: Addressing psychological trauma in a multi-hazardous region of Middle East
On 7 October 2023, a large-scale ground operation, accompanied by bombardments and airstrikes, began in a conflict zone. The ongoing actions have caused widespread destruction to civilian infrastru
Climate change anxiety and its effect on emotional and functional health: Regional analysis
Psycho-Social Determinants Underlying Mental Illness and Homelessness: Insights from a Case Series
Psychosocial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the de-ritualization of death, grief, and prolonged sorrow among Kashmiri Muslims: A comprehensive narrative review
COVID-19 has changed the way people grieve the loss of their loved ones. Lockdown and social isolation have made it difficult for them to express their grief and connect with others emotionally. Religious beliefs and attitudes towards health recommendations influence the viewpoints of people from various religious backgrounds. The Islamic traditions are the source of Islamic law’s prohibitions on death, yet Muslims across the world observe a rang…
‘ Sorry papa, I cannot do it ’: A focus on high-stakes entrance examinations in India and linkages to suicides among adolescents in India
O5-2.1 Is it where you live or who you are that is important? An analysis of neighbourhood environments, self-reported physical activity and overweight / obesity in Canada's capital
Background In Canada, there is limited research examining the effects of objectively measured neighbourhood environments on physical activity (PA) and obesity. Purpose To determine the relationships between variables from built and social environments and PA and overweight / obesity across 86 Ottawa neighbourhoods. Methods Individual-level data including self-reported leisure-time PA, height and weight were examined using a sample of 4727 adults …
O5-2.1 Is it where you live or who you are that is important? An analysis of neighbourhood environments, self-reported physical activity and overweight / obesity in Canada's capital
Background In Canada, there is limited research examining the effects of objectively measured neighbourhood environments on physical activity (PA) and obesity. Purpose To determine the relationships between variables from built and social environments and PA and overweight / obesity across 86 Ottawa neighbourhoods. Methods Individual-level data including self-reported leisure-time PA, height and weight were examined using a sample of 4727 adults …
Psychosocial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the de-ritualization of death, grief, and prolonged sorrow among Kashmiri Muslims: A comprehensive narrative review
COVID-19 has changed the way people grieve the loss of their loved ones. Lockdown and social isolation have made it difficult for them to express their grief and connect with others emotionally. Religious beliefs and attitudes towards health recommendations influence the viewpoints of people from various religious backgrounds. The Islamic traditions are the source of Islamic law’s prohibitions on death, yet Muslims across the world observe a rang…
‘ Sorry papa, I cannot do it ’: A focus on high-stakes entrance examinations in India and linkages to suicides among adolescents in India
Climate change and mental health in India: A narrative review of vulnerabilities, impacts, and resilience pathways
India’s rapid urbanization, population growth, and reliance on climate-sensitive sectors make it highly vulnerable to the mental health impacts of climate change. Extreme weather events and environmental degradation disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, yet mental health consequences remain under-addressed in policies and interventions. This narrative review examines the effects of climate change on mental health in India, highlightin…
Development and content validation of a questionnaire for understanding homelessness (QUH): Psycho-social determinants and barriers in accessing support services in the homeless population: an Indian …
Homelessness is a multifaceted issue that extends beyond the lack of basic needs, intertwining with various psycho-social factors, such as mental health, family dynamics, social isolation, and personal struggles. These factors contribute to the vulnerability of homeless individuals, while significant barriers to accessing support services exacerbate their situation. The present study aimed to develop and validate a questionnaire to assess psycho-…
Crisis and mental health: Addressing psychological trauma in a multi-hazardous region of Middle East
On 7 October 2023, a large-scale ground operation, accompanied by bombardments and airstrikes, began in a conflict zone. The ongoing actions have caused widespread destruction to civilian infrastru
Climate change anxiety and its effect on emotional and functional health: Regional analysis
Psycho-Social Determinants Underlying Mental Illness and Homelessness: Insights from a Case Series
Divine shadows and broken minds: Cultural and magico-religious beliefs in schizophrenia
Understanding cultural and religious beliefs related to mental illness is essential for the effective delivery of psychiatric care in a culturally diverse and spiritually embedded country such as India. This single-case study examines a young adult male with paranoid schizophrenia whose delusions incorporated spiritual and cultural narratives, including ancestral curses, divine powers, and magical thinking. In-depth interviews with the patient an…
Cannabis Use and Sexual Identity Exploration in Emerging Adulthood: A Call for Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Campus Mental Health Strategies
Emerging adulthood is a transformative phase characterized by identity exploration, risk-taking, and evolving social roles. Among LGBTQ+ university students, the convergence of sexual identity development and cannabis use can intensify vulnerability to depression, anxiety, and maladaptive coping, as explained by minority stress and self-medication theories. This commentary explores the multifaceted links between stigma, substance use, and campus …
Sexual Position Modifications for Pain-Free Intimacy: A Scoping Review
Background Sexual pain disorders impair intimacy and quality of life. While clinicians routinely recommend sexual position modifications, evidence is scattered in gynecology, urology, physiotherapy, sex therapy, and biomechanics.Objective To systematically scope and synthesize evidence on sexual position modification alone or as part of multimodal care to decrease pain and enhance sexual function in adults with sexual pain disorders.Methods We fo…
Reimagining care for wives of disappeared persons in Kashmir, India: A trauma-informed, rights-based mental health response
Wives of disappeared persons (hereafter referred to as ‘half-widows’) in Kashmir, India endure psychological distress and social exclusion due to the disappearance of their spouses during insurgenc
Homelessness and mental illness: A comprehensive analysis of psycho social risks and health disparities
Homelessness and mental illness are deeply interconnected public health concerns marked by profound psychosocial vulnerabilities and health disparities. Globally, nearly six million individuals experience homelessness, including approximately 1.77 million in India, with an estimated 20–25% affected by severe mental disorders. Structural adversities such as poverty, displacement, financial instability, lack of social support, and absence of identi…
Medication adherence in conflict settings: A global public health perspective
Mental health (6 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Mental illness (3 works) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (2 works) · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health (2 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (2 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (2 works)