Srinagar, Oct 10:Department of Psychiatry, SKIMS Medical College, Bemina Srinagar on Monday celebrated World Mental Health Day 2022 in the college auditorium.
Introductory remarks were presented by Dr Abdul Majid, Prof & HOD psychiatry in a simple but impressive function which was presided over by Prof. Naseer A Mir, Principal (I/C) SKIMS Medical college Bemina.
The speakers lamented the importance of the day in view of rising number of mental health issues across world in general and Jammu & Kashmir in particular, especially due to natural and man-made disasters and urged participants to be the ambassadors of awareness to overcome the stigma and myths associated with psychiatric issues.
The day is observed to make people aware regarding the nature of psychiatric problems and how early intervention can help in recovery of an individual so that he can contribute towards the society to the best of his abilities. On the Occasion a debate was organised among students on the theme “Making Mental Health and Well being for all a Global Priority’ and poster exhibition was also organised. Wafa Ashraf of Second Year MBBS, Faisal Iqbal of final year MBBS, Iqrar Mushtaq of pre final YEAR MBBS, bagged First, Second and third positions respectively. For poster presentations Miss Sunjeeda Tariq of second year MBBS, Sajeeda Banoof second year MBBS, Zafer Iqbal of prefinal year of MBBS, bagged First, Second and third positions respectively.
The winners were presented with momentos and certificates of appreciation. by the Principal SKIMS Medical College, Registrar Academics Prof. Aijaz Ahmad rather, DR Shafa Deva, Medical Superintendent & HOD Psychiatry Prof Abdul Majid. Heads of the departments and other faculty from various departments graced the occasion with their presence. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Nizam Ud Din, Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry. Dr Aijaz Ahmad and Dr Farhana anchored the event to perfection.
