Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Joseph, Jasmine; Rayampatt, Manjusha C.; Antony, Febby; Deepa, N.R. Title A name given to the resource Indian perspectives on single-session therapy: an initial qualitative study with psychiatric social workers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of Social Work Practice; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/02650533.2026.2638481" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1080/02650533.2026.2638481</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032125045?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032125045?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Joseph J., School of Psychological Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore, India, School of Social Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, India; Rayampatt M.C., School of Psychological Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Antony F., School of Social Work, Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, India; Deepa N.R., School of Social Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, India Description An account of the resource Single-Session Therapy (SST) is an emerging approach to mental-health service delivery that maximises the value of a single clinical encounter. It is gaining traction globally for its brevity and potential to address mental health concerns. This study explores perspectives of five Psychiatric Social Workers (PSWs) at a premier Indian psychiatric institute regarding SSTs suitability for the Indian population. Hybrid thematic analysis of a focus group discussion reveals both promising potential and significant challenges for adapting SST to the Indian context. Although participants noted that intentional one-time visits are currently uncommon at their institution, they identified SST as a responsive intervention for addressing caregiver burden and preventing relapse, suggesting its value as a responsive and opportunity-based intervention. Participants raised practical concerns regarding session structure, time constraints, and unpredictability of client return. Despite these cautions, they recognised SSTs potential to widen access to care in India. The discussion emphasises on need for specialised training, supervision, regulatory frameworks, and broader mental health promotion efforts to incorporate SST as a viable therapeutic intervention delivery method. This preliminary investigation serves as a valuable springboard for further research on the potential of SST in a country like India. 2026 GAPS. Subject The topic of the resource focus group discussion; India; one-at-a-time (OAAT); psychiatric social work; Single session therapy (SST) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Routledge Relation A related resource ISSN: 2650533; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online