School Mental Health Awareness Program
The Department of Psychiatry, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMSR and HAHC Hospital, New Delhi organized “Mental Health Awareness Programme” in Infant Jesus School, Dwarka on 26th May 2023 with presentation on Mental health and its early sign and symptoms as well the treatment, Psychological issues among school going children’s and memory, Mental hygiene and sleep hygiene as well as individual sessions of class 10th and 11th children’s were also taken.
- Session taken by Nimmi A Jose (HOD) Department of Psychiatry HIMSR and HAHC Hospital New Delhi on “Mental health, its early sign and symptoms, positive mental health and coping strategies for mental health problems. (Image 1)
- Session taken by CP Irish Sheikh (Clinical Psychologist), Department of Psychiatry HIMSR and HAHC hospital, New Delhi on “Teenage problems, Child parent relationship, Personality Development, stress, relaxation exercise to handle stress and coping strategy for aggression”. (Image 2)
Session taken by Ajay Badoni (Psychiatric Social Worker) Department of Psychiatry HIMSR and HAHC hospital, New Delhi on “Mental hygiene and Sleep hygiene” (Image 3)
4.Group photo at Infant Jesus School after completing sessions with Director of School, Fr. Jomy. (Image 4)
“Individual sessions” of some students of class 10th and 11th were also taken in which problems of the children’s about bulling, stress and aggression due to some stressors and behavioral changes present in their life were discussed. For these they were counseled to cope with stress, anxiety and aggression. They were guided to make their proper activity scheduling, keeping himself/herself busy in some productive activities like reading, writing, singing, dancing and involving in physical activities and doing regular relaxation exercise as well.
The following were the organizing committee members.
- Nimmi A Jose – Associate Professor and Head of the Department
- Irish Sheikh- Clinical Psychologist
- Ajay Badoni- Psychiatric Social Worker
World Schizophrenia Day 2023
The Department of Psychiatry, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMSR), New Delhi celebrated ‘World Schizophrenia Day 2023’ on May 24th, 2023. The purpose of celebrating this day was to spread awareness about this illness among the patient population and their caregivers.
Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder that affects an individual’s thinking, behavior, and emotions, making it difficult to separate what is fake and what is real. This disorder can also cause severe disruptions in an individual’s personal and social life, impacting their ability to function independently.
World Schizophrenia Day serves as a platform to dispel misconceptions surrounding schizophrenia and create a supportive environment for the people affected by this condition. By promoting awareness, it encourages early detection, reduces the stigma surrounding it, and fosters empathy and understanding.
To celebrate this day, a colouring competition was organised by the Department of Psychiatry for the patients. The colouring competition tested and enforced patients’ cognition as well as their attention. Colouring helps improve fine motor skills and trains the brain to focus. It also improves sleep, reduces anxiety and promotes mood improvement. It helps calm the brain and relaxes the body.
The competition was judged by our esteemed Head of Department, Dr. Nimmi A Jose and the top five participants were awarded with gifts and certificate. This instilled the participants with motivation and joy. The event concluded with a group photograph with the participants.
The following were the members of the Organizing committee.
Dr Nimmi A Jose- Associate Professor and Head of Department
Dr Bushra Zahoor – Assistant Professor
Dr Akansha Bhardwaj- Senior Resident
Dr Dimple Gupta- Senior Resident
CP Irish Sheikh- Clinical Psychologist
Mr Ajay Badoni- Psychiatric Social Worker
WORLD SLEEP DAY 2023
The Department of Psychiatry, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMSR), New Delhi celebrated ‘World Sleep Day 2023’ on 17th March 2023 with a series of activities held during the ‘Sleep awareness week’ from 12 March-18 march. World Sleep Day is an annual event celebrated across the world to spread awareness about important sleep issues and aims to help those with serious sleep problems. During this week, several activities were organized by the department for students as well as patients.
1. A Quiz Competition was held for MBBS Students of HIMSR on 15/03/2023 on topics related to sleep (Image 1)
2. . Sessions were taken for patients by our doctors (Psychiatrists) and Clinical Psychologist and Psychiatric Social Worker, advocating sleep hygiene tips along with relaxation sessions. (Image 2)
3. Poster making competition and Slogan competition with the theme “Sleep is essential for health” was organized for MBBS students of HIMSR, Occupational and Physiotherapy students of Jamia Hamdard, School of Unani Medical Education and Research (SUMER) and Rufaida college of nursing.
4. Sessions were taken for students by our doctors (Psychiatrists) and Clinical Psychologist advocating sleep hygiene tips along with relaxation sessions. (Image 4)
Winners of Quiz competition, Poster making and slogan competition were awarded by respected Dean (HIMSR), Professor Mridu Dudeja. (Image 5)
The following were the winners of Quiz Competition (MBBS batch 2020 Students)
| First prize: | Abubakar Siddiq Adwaith Pramod |
| Second prize: | Sanjana Kumari Ramit Sharma |
| Third prize: | Kareena Azhar Tanisha Bansal |
Winners of Poster making competition
| First prize: | Nabiya naaz (Bachelor of Physiotherapy, third year student) |
| Second prize: | Ilhama Azmi (Bachelor of Occupational therapy, third year student) |
| Third prize: | Nikhat (Bachelor of Unani medical sciences, First year student) |
Winners of Slogan Competition (Nursing students)
| First prize: | Angel Mary Joshy |
| Second prize: | Punita |
| Third prize: | Ritik Barka |
Token of thanks was given to Respected Dean Professor Mridu Dudeja, Medical Superintendent Dr Musharraf Husain and addt. Medical Superintendent Col. Dr. MS Kidwai by Dr Nimmi A Jose (Head of Department of Psychiatry) for all their support and cooperation.(Image 6)
The organizing committee members were felicitated by Respected Dean ma’am. The following were the members of the Organizing committee. (Image 7)
Dr Nimmi A Jose- Associate Professor and Head of Department
Dr Akansha Bhardwaj- Senior Resident
Dr Dimple Gupta- Senior Resident
CP Irish Sheikh- Clinical Psychologist
Mr Ajay Badoni- Psychiatric Social Worker
1st Annual Conference- World Mental Health Day 2021
The department of Psychiatry held its 1st Annual Conference on 8th October 2021, on the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2021, in collaboration with the Department of Community Medicine. Venue: HIMSR, MEU Hall. The event was graced by Shri Amod Kanth ji, former IPS officer and founder of Prayas NGO. The event comprised of lectures covering the theme of this years mental health day ‘Mental Health in an unequal world’. An e poster making competition was also held for undergraduate and post graduate students of HIMSR.
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