Psychiatry - 2016
June 11 (2016) – Workshop on Hypnosis
On this special day, we, Department of Psychiatry, Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital, organized a “Workshop on Hypnosis” (one day workshop) with venue being our college itself. Around 50 delegates that included post graduates and faculties from various medical colleges participated in this event. Resource person for this event was Dr.Jini.K.Gopinath, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, Head of Clinical Operations at Optum International, Bangalore. Dr.Jini.K.Gopinath started off this one day workshop giving a gist about historical aspects of hypnosis and its contemporary relevance. The work shop had two sessions with theoretical aspects covered in the first session along with a demonstration on one of the participants followed by the second half of the session where “Deepening Hypnotic Trance”, “Fast Induction Techniques”, “Self Hypnosis” and “Introduction to Hypnotherapy”, were covered. Participants who provided comments described the workshop as a clear and extremely educative session that brought many elements of hypnosis to light.
September 10 (2016) – World Suicide prevention day celebration
On 10th of September 2016, World Suicide prevention Day celebration was organized by Department of Psychiatry, Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry. A guest lecture titled “Mind the Young Minds” was planned and held in basement auditorium, Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital between 10Am- 12Noon. About 100 MBBS medical students, postgraduates and faculties from various departments attended the lecture where Mr.V.Sunil Kumar, Clinical Psychologist, Mind Zone, Chennai delivered a guest lecture about suicide and its prevention among young generation along with various factors associated with suicide and the ways to overcome the stress leading to suicidal decisions. The most interesting part of the lecture according to the participants was the delivery of the content in most interactive and interesting manner. The lecture had also left a positive note on the participants thus igniting the ray of awareness towards prevention of suicide.
October 10 (2016) – Mental Health Day celebration
On October 10th 2016, we, Department of Psychiatry of Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital hosted a day’s event with venue in college auditorium to celebrate Mental Health Day. Around 200 students of pre-final year and final year, MBBS along with postgraduates and faculties of Department of Psychiatry participated in this event organized in the Auditorium, SMVMCH. This event was conducted from 930AM to 1PM. Dr.R.Kumar, Professor and HOD, SMVMCH, hosted the UG quiz competition on this memorable day. An initial preliminary round was held, and four groups of three were formed. MCQ, AV round, Case Scenarioand Rapid Fire were the four rounds of questioning in the quiz. Dr.Rajagovindan.D, Director of SMVMCH rewarded the winner and runner with books and a cash prize. A poster competition for UGstudents was held to illustrate the subject of World Mental Health Day. Three of the ten posters received were chosen and awarded. Students were excited about the whole event and with their enthusiastic participation this event turned to be grand success.
November 25 (2016) – CME on Sex – myths and facts
Understanding the need for clarification in a highly stigmatized topic related to sexual disorders a one day CME titled “Sex- Myths and Facts” was conducted by Department of Psychiatry, Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital with venue being our college auditorium. This conference focused on the psychiatric and medical aspects of sexual disorders, as well as some insights into normal sexual behavior and the Indian viewpoint on homosexuality. Nearly 140 delegatesattended, including psychiatric postgraduates and consultants, clinical psychologists, and social workers. Dr.Ravi Philip Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Jipmer, gave a presentation on “Normal Sexuality” to kick off the event. Dr. Siva Nambi, Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, Sree Balaji Medical College, Chennai, gave a comprehensive and factual address on “Sexual Abuse- Current Picture in India.” Dr.M.Jayasree, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at SMVMCH, gave a speech on “Female Sexual Dysfunction.” Dr.T.Sathyanarayana Rao, Consultant Psychiatrist and Sexologist at JSS Medical College in Mysore, delivered a talk on “Psychiatric Aspects of Sexual Disorders.” Dr.Vijay Oza, Renal Transplant Surgeon at IGGGH and PGI, Puducherry gave a speech on “Male Sexual Dysfunction” next. Lastly a lecture on “Sex Education and Homosexuality-The Indian Perspective” was given by Dr. Shajahan Ismail, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Chettinad Hospitals and Research Institute which was finally followed by a panel discussion. It was mostly a clarifying session, and the attendees appear to have benefited from this event, as it focused on a less commonly discussed topic like this.
