WHO: India has the highest suicide rate

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‘Depression: Let’s Talk’ Campaign held 

Ludhiana: 13 April 2017: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

Manojigyasa-a society of psychology students of Govt. College for Girls, Ludhiana organized a function on the theme ‘Depression: Let’s Talk’ to create awareness about the problem of depression, its causes, consequences, prevention and its treatment. According to WHO, India has the highest suicide rate among 10 South-East Asian countries and depression is one of the leading causes for this. Globally, it is the biggest cause of ill health and disability, says WHO. In South-East Asia region, a massive 86 million people are affected by depression.

As part of the campaign Poster Making and Model Making Competitions were held. College principal, Prof. (Dr.) Mohinder Kaur Grewal was the chief guest on the occasion. Dr. Nidhi Aggarwal, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who is an alumnus of the college and a Ph.D. from Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi was the key speaker on the occasion. Both the dignitaries were accorded floral welcome by Annie Garg and Bhanvi Mudgal, President and General Secretary respectively of Psychology Society.  Dr. Nidhi Aggarwal spoke about how negative self-schemas and cognitive distortions cause depression and how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is helpful in overcoming depression. Prof. (Dr.) Mohinder Kaur Grewal, the principal of the college, appreciated the efforts put up by the students of psychology under the guidance of Dr. Rajiv Kumar Sehgal, Head of the Psychology Department and Mrs. Parminder Nijjer. Speaking on the occasion, the principal said that such awareness campaigns are helpful in overcoming the stigma associated with depression and will lead more people to get help. Others present on the occasion included college Staff Council members, Mrs. Sharanjit Kaur, Dr. (Mrs.) Manju Sahni, Mrs. Paramjit Kaur, Mrs. Varinderjit Kaur, Dr. (Mrs.) Ravinder Kaur.

The Results of Various Competitions are as follows-

 Model Making Competition

First-    Gursabeen Kaur & Sanya Behl

Second- Sheetal Sharma & Rashmeet Kaur and

  Kanupriya, Sharmishtha & Sneha Juneja

Third-   Bhanvi Mudgil & Rishika Sharma and

               Manmeet Kaur & Aayushi Khanna

Consolation- Jai Inder Kaur Grewal & Sabjasjeet Kaur

Poster Making Competition

First-    Garima Khurana

Second- Avnie Garg & Pooja

Third-   Priyanka & Kanchan

                                                            

“Depression: A Global Crisis”

Management and prevention discussed at CMC

Ludhiana, 12th October, 2012: (Shalu Arora and Rector Kathuria) M. Sc. (N) 2nd year students of Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing, College of Nursing, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, celebrated World Mental Health Day by putting up poster exhibition in the Medical OPD on the theme  “Depression: A Global Crisis”. The programme started with prayer by Rev. Roger, Fellowship Department. Mrs. Reena Jairus, Associate Professor introduced & welcomed the Chief Guest Dr. Kim Mammen, Associate Director, CMC & Hospital Ludhiana. He addressed the gathering and made them aware of depression. Dr. Kim Mammen, Dr. Kanwal Masih, Medical Supdt., Dr. Sandeep Goyal, HOD psychiatry department were honoured and welcomed with flowers.

Prof. (Mrs.) Triza Jiwan, HOD, Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing, unfolded the theme “Depression: A Global Crisis”. In her speech she explained about what is depression, its causes, management and prevention. Dr. Sandeep Goyal delivered a speech regarding depression, its early treatment and management. The occasion was graced by the benign presence of Prof. (Mrs.) Seema Barnabas(Vice Principal), Mr. Amrian Gill (Deputy nursing Superintendent), faculty, supervisors, ward incharges, staff and students. Pamphlets were released and poster exhibition was inaugurated by the Dr. Kanwal Masih (Medical Superintendent). B.sc Nursing 3rd year students enacted a role play which was very educative. A good gathering attended this programme and gained knowledge about depression. Approximately 160 patients with their relatives viewed the posters. Queries were cleared by the M.Sc. Nursing 2nd year students. A good response was observed. Public also urged to put up such type of exhibitions frequently on different disorders.