Psychiatry - 2022
April 11 (2022) – World Autism Day
On 11th April, 2022, Department of psychiatry of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital conducted “World Autism Day- Inclusive Quality Education For All”. It was a half day event held from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm at the auditorium. The event started off with a prayer song. Dr.S.Arun, Professor and HOD of Department of Psychiatry at SMVMCH gave Welcome address and introduced the guest speaker. He also unfolded the theme. Dr.Shivanand Kattimani delivered speech about Autism. He spoke about the features of autism and how to effectively help the child and the parent. It was an informative and educational speech. The event ended with a vote of thanks by Dr.K.S. Venkatarangan, Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, SMVMCH, followed by National Anthem.
September 16 (2022) – World Suicide Prevention Day
On 16th September, 2022, Department of psychiatry of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital conducted “Suicide Prevention Day- Creating Hope Through Action”. It was a half day event held from 9.30am to 1 pm at the auditorium. The event started off with a prayer song followed by the Welcome Address given by Dr.S.Arun, Professor and HOD of Department of Psychiatry at SMVMCH. Dr.S.Perarul, Senior Resident, SMVMCH introduced the guest speakers and unfolded the theme. Dr.Asok Kumar delivered speech on ‘Suicide-Epidemiology and etiology’. He enriched our knowledge by talking about the statistics of suicides in each state of India. And he also spoke about the warning signs to be noted. Dr.R.Arul Saravanan delivered a speech on ‘Psychiatric Perspective of Suicide’. It was eye-opening. He spoke about the prevalence of suicide in Indian doctors and emphasized that suicide is indeed preventable. The event ended with a vote of thanks by Dr.K.Vasanth, Final year postgraduate, SMVMCH.
October 10 – 14 (2022) – World Mental Health Week
On 10.10.2022, inauguration of stalls, exhibition done. Rally was conducted to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. Poster competition was conducted and students actively participated. The session was judged and winners were decided by Dr.S.Arun, Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry and Dr.R.Sridevi, Department of Mental Nursing. On 11.10.2022, Quiz competition was conducted and quiz master was Dr. Souganyadevi.V, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SMVMCH. Two teams were selected as winner and runner. On 12.10.2022, Elocution competitions were conducted in both Tamil and English. Judges Dr.Souganyadevi.V, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Dr.K.S.Venkatarangan, Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, SMVMCH, selected winners and runners respectively. On 13.10.2022, Department of Psychiatry, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital and Department of Mental Health Nursing, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College have celebrated Mental Health Day with theme ‘Make Mental Health and Well-Being for All a Global Priority’ at MIT Auditorium, Puducherry. Over 250 nursing students, MBBS undergraduate students and faculties from various departments attended the event. Event started with prayer song and lighting the kuthuvilakku. Dr. Souganyadevi.V, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SMVMCH and Dr. Narayanasamy Kesavan, Secretary gave introductory speech, SMVE Trust gave an interesting speech about mental health and its importance. Following that, prizes for winners were distributed by Dr. Narayanasamy Kesavan, Secretary, SMVE Trust, Dr.D.Rajagovindan, Director, SMVMCH, Dr. R.N.Kagne, Deputy Director cum Dean, SMVMCH and Dr. Sabari Sridhar OT, Professor & Head. The theme of mental health day was unfolded by Dr.S.Arun, Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry, SMVMCH. Following which, the guest speaker was introduced by Dr.S.Perarul, Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, SMVMCH. Guest lecture was given by Dr. Sabari Sridhar OT about mental health day and its importance. It was extensive and informative. The session was interactive and sir had cleared the doubts of students with so patience and elegance. Students performed skit with the theme being mental health day. It was entertaining and audience cheered and enjoyed every minute of it. Debate was performed by a students of two teams, chaired by Mr.Tamil Pulavendran, Assistant professor, Department of Mental health Nursing. It was a fun filled event. Vote of thanks was delivered by Mrs.P.Nathiya, Assistant professor, Department of mental Health Nursing. The event ended on a positive note with National Anthem. 14-10-2022 is the fifth day of Mental Health Week Celebration and it was ‘A Day for & with Mentally Challenged’. Consultants, Postgraduates, Clinical Psychologist and Social worker from Department of Psychiatry had visited Home for Mentally ill at Gingee, Villupuram district and did basic assessment for psychiatric disorders. Medications were prescribed for a period of one month and those who need additional help were advised to visit SMVMCH. The day was well spent, marking the end of an eventful Mental Health Week celebration.
