Events

Amity Institute of Clinical Psychology (AICP), Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon  organized  one day online Management of Bipolar Affective Disorder  program  on 30^th March 2020. Dr. Vikas Sharma,  Dr. Mustafa Nadeem Kirmani, Dr. Mehfooz Ahmed, Mrs Nidhi Mehta the faculties of AICP and M. Phil Clinical Psychology trainees from both the batches of MPhil participated in the program. Dr. Mehfooz Ahmed was the coordinator of the program. The programme sensitized the participants about the symptoms, causes, prevalence and the treatment of Bipolar Affective Disorder in different strata of society. The programme also highlighted the strategies for early identification and prevention of illness in the community. Among recent advances the programme highlighted Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy, If the patient has adequate social support, financial support, positive attitude and the proper treatment then the recovery from the illness is not impossible. The coping mechanism adopted by the BPAD patients  were discussed. The programme emphasized the role of practical and service oriented aspects in community.