siliconindia | | SEPTEMBER 202119in the field of Psychology, Education, Speech and Language and allied fields are considered and incorporated. These assessments have been chosen to be included in government programs due to their applicability and relevance in diagnosis. The goal is to utilize these assessments for appropriate intervention. During the pandemic, to help professionals continue to connect with their clients, PCA introduced Q ­global TM, an online assessment scoring and reporting platform for assessments. This has been helping mental health professionals conduct assessments remotely with ease and generate reports instantly, saving a lot of their professional time. Pearson has also shared guidance on how it's assessments can be used in telepractice; within the context of the guidelines from relevant specialized fields. Further, the company also provides workshops for corporate employees to help them manage mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, healthy and unhealthy worry, and more. The workshops are conducted by certified mental health professionals who have substantial experience in counselling various mental health issues. According to reports, India is currently experiencing an increase in mental health difficulties caused by the pandemic and the associated lockdowns. "I think it's fair to say that individuals are experiencing many challenges in their personal and professional lives," adds Mr. Kurian.Keeping this in mind, the team at PCA hope to continue with its work of equipping mental health professionals directly; with its research and assessments, "to enable them to assist their clients. The ultimate goal is for individuals to receive the support they might require to effectively cope in these difficult circumstances," concludes Mr. Kurian OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING ASSESSMENTS ADAPTED AND STANDARDIZED FOR INDIA, SO THAT THIS CAN RESULT IN VALID CLINICAL JUDGMENTS, LEADING TO BETTER INTERVENTIONS
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