Healing is an open-access, multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality research across health and therapeutic sciences. It is the official journal of the International Institute for Complementary & Alternative Therapy (IICAT), Kolkata, India, established in 2025. The journal publishes one issue annually in English and is published and managed by SPJ Publications Pvt. Ltd.
Healing is an open-access, multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality research across health and therapeutic sciences. It is the official journal of the International Institute for Complementary & Alternative Therapy (IICAT), Kolkata, India, established in 2025. The journal publishes one issue annually in English and is published and managed by SPJ Publications Pvt. Ltd.
Healing focuses on research related to health, well-being, culture, and different approaches to therapy. The journal encourages researchers from different fields to share useful ideas and new findings. All articles are carefully peer-reviewed to maintain high quality, originality, and ethical research standards. Scope of Journal includes
Allied health sciences and related disciplines
Complementary and alternative approaches supporting physical and mental well-being
Creative and expressive therapies, including art, music, drama, dance, and movement-based healing
Creative and expressive therapies, including art, music, drama, dance, and movement-based healing
Biomedical research, clinical applications, and case-based evidence
Cross-cultural perspectives on health, wellness, and healing systems
Traditional practices and cultural rituals with therapeutic relevance
Legal, ethical, and social awareness related to health and healing practices
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Volume 1, Issue 1
Dr. Mijarul Islam
August 2025: 1(1):1–5
Background: Social media has become a central part of youth life, offering new opportunities for learning and awareness. It provides a platform where legal information can be shared in simple and engaging formats, helping bridge gaps in traditional legal educa...
Kalyan Kanti Majumdar
August 2025: 1(1):6–8
Article 19 of the Indian Constitution is a cornerstone of democratic governance, ensuring essential freedoms that allow citizens to participate actively in social, political, and economic life. It guarantees rights such as freedom of speech and expression, pea...
Prasiddha Das
August 2025: 1(1):9
Indigenous communities, commonly known as Adivasis, represent a vital component of the socio-cultural fabric of West Bengal. Despite constitutional safeguards and progressive legal frameworks, these communities continue to face significant challenges rooted in...
Dr. Baishali Mukherjee
August 2025: 1(1):12
Stress is a multifaceted condition that affects individuals at psychological and physiological levels, often arising from the inability to cope with internal or external demands. Prolonged stress is associated with various health disorders, including anxiety,...
Dipankar Das, Gopeswar Mukherjee
August 2025: 1(1):16
Introduction: Nosocomial infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), are infections that occur during a patient’s stay in a healthcare facility and were not present at the time of admission. These infections are a major global health concern...
Dr. Sumanta Kr Thakurm, Priyadarshini Dasgupta
August 2025: 1(1):20–23
Adolescence is a vulnerable developmental stage often associated with emotional instability, anxiety, stress, behavioral disturbances, and cognitive challenges. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Music Therapy Interventions (MTI), including Neur...
Farha Ahmed
August 2025: 1(1):24–26
This case study examines the role of Rabindrik values in helping a 31-year-old male UPSC aspirant manage perfectionistic tendencies and emotional distress. The client experienced persistent self-criticism, fear of failure, dissatisfaction with achievements, an...
Uthpala Gajamann, Bhuvaneswari Ramesh
August 2025: 1(1):27–33
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide, accounting for nearly 11.7% of all cancer cases. Women undergoing breast cancer treatment often experience not only physical discomfort but also emotional stress, anxiety, and psycholog...
Dr. Arpita Chatterjee
August 2025: 1(1):34–36
The Bauls of Bengal represent a unique spiritual and cultural tradition rooted in music, devotion, and self-realization. Emerging primarily from rural regions of West Bengal and Bangladesh, Bauls are wandering mystic minstrels who express their philosophy thro...
Julie Bhatia
August 2025: 1(1):37–39
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social communication, repetitive behaviours, and sensory sensitivity. Young children with ASD often experience emotional distress or meltdowns when exposed to sud...
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