Events

Amity Institute of Clinical Psychology (AICP), Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon  organized  one day online programme on on World Health Day 26^th May, 2020. Dr. Mustafa Nadeem Kirmani(Associate Professor), Dr. Mehfooz Ahmed(Assistant Professor) the faculties of AICP and M. Phil Clinical Psychology trainees participated in the program. Dr. Mehfooz Ahmed was the coordinator of the program. The basic concepts of schizophrenia were discussed for getting more clearity about the symptoms, etiology, types and the treatment of the disorder. Subsequently, trainees share the experience with the schizophrenic patients and the family members. The programme also highlighted the strategies for early identification and prevention of illness in the community. The current situation was discussed in the light of social psychological perspective.  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 prevention strategies like sensitization, psychoeducation were discussed. The programme emphasized the role of practical and service oriented aspects in community.