Violence and Mental Health Crisis

This edited volume entitled Violence and Mental Health Crisis (Literary and Psychological Reflections aims to provide a complete comprehensive understanding and exploration of the subject. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the contributors delve deep into myriad dimensions of this intricate relationship serving as a bridge between literary analysis and much psychological scrutiny. From a literary perspective, the volume will analyse representations of violence and mental health in diverse forms of creative expression, including novels, poetry, and drama. Complementing this analysis, psychological perspectives will be examined to elucidate the underlying mechanisms such as trauma, aggression, and resilience. Moreover, the social and cultural contexts shaping perceptions and experiences of violence and mental health will be critically examined. About the Editors Dr Abhisarika Prajapati serves as an Associate Professor and Head of the Dept of English at REVA University, Bengaluru. Her areas of interest includes violence, Feminism, Indian writing in English and Women's studies. She is a notable academician with several scholarly papers and articles in her credit. She is also on editorial board of many recognised journals and magazines and has delivered numerous invited talks in institutes and colleges of repute. Dr Punam Pandey is presently serving as an Assistant Professor of English at Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda UP. Prior to this service, she has rendered more than eight years in teaching and research at JRD State University, Chitrakoot, UP. Her academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to scholarship and leadership. With her 14 years of teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, she has significantly impacted her students' intellectual growth and development.