• Sharma Suman Balrambhai
• Prof.Dr.Sangeeta N.Pathak

Police personnel often face heightened occupational stress that adversely affects mental health. The present pilot study examined the short-term combined effect of counselling and Jacobson’s Progressive Muscular Relaxation (JPMR) on the mental health of police personnel in one district of Gujarat. The General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28) was used to measure mental health across four subscales: somatic symptoms, anxiety/insomnia, social dysfunction, and severe depression. A purposive sample of 30 participants (both male and female, aged 20–60) was selected. Participants represented varied strata based on socio-demographic factors such as education, service duration, marital status, family type, recreation and sports involvement. Pre- and post-assessment was conducted following a two-week intervention without a control group, focusing on counselling sessions and JPMR training. Data analysis showed significant improvement across all four GHQ-28 subscales, with mean post-intervention scores reflecting reduced distress. The findings highlight the feasibility of combined counselling and JPMR interventions in improving the mental well-being of police personnel. This pilot study offers directions for larger controlled trials within state service setups.

counselling, JPMR, mental health, police personnel, GHQ-28, stress management

"Combined Impact of Counselling and JPMR on Mental Health of Police Personnel", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 8, page no.f86-f91, August-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2508514.pdf

"Combined Impact of Counselling and JPMR on Mental Health of Police Personnel", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 8, page no. ppf86-f91, August-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2508514.pdf