World Mental Health Day was observed on October 10th by Department of Psychiatry, K.V.G. Medical College & Hospital in association with K.V.G Nursing Institution.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr.Sathyavathi, Dean, KVGMCH Administrative officer JagadeeshAdthale gave the key note address.
The resource person for this programmeDr.Pooonam M., Associate professor in Department of Psychiatry gave information on Mental Health Promotion & Suicide Prevention.
GNM nursing students performed a ‘skit’ related to Mental Health Directed by Psychologist Ms. NamrathaKuthyala. Dr. K.V.Chidananda presided the function & distributed prizes for the winners of poster & painting competition organized for the students. Director Ar.Akshay K.C., Student Welfare Officer Jawaregowda, HOD’s & faculty of different departments, Nurses, Nursing Students & the general Public was present in the programme.
Post Graduates of the department Dr.Annapoorna& Dr. KeerthanaNayak was the Masters of ceremony.
