Events

Amity Institute of Clinical Psychology, Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon and Citizen Hospital, Gurugram organized one day programme on World Environment Day, 7th, June, 2022. Dr. MN Kirman Associate Professor & Head, Dr. Mehfooz Ahmed, Assistant Professor, Dr. Manpreet Ola the faculties of AICP, Dr. Amita Puri, Director of Optimus and M. Phil Clinical Psychology trainees and interns at citizen Hospital participated in the program. Dr. Mehfooz Ahmed was the coordinator of the program. The environmental factors in relation to various psychiatrist aspect like mood disorder, Global Warming, schizophrenia, medical illnesses and disaster management techniques were discussed. Moreover, ecological model by Bronfenbrenner was also discussed. The session also highlighted the role of behavioural and cognitive intervention in Ecological restoration. The programme also highlighted the strategies for early identification and prevention of environmental stressors in the community. The emphasis was on developing the attitude to spread awareness in the community. There is strong need to remove the stigma in the community. Moreover, 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 was discussed. The programme emphasized the role of practical and service-oriented aspects in community.

Total 8 students and 4 faculties attended the session.