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New Indian Express
16 hours ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Mental health courses launched at Indlas Hospitals in Vijayawada
VIJAYAWADA: Tripura Governor Nallu Indrasena Reddy emphasised the urgent need to prioritise mental health alongside physical health, stating that a fully developed India is only possible when its citizens are mentally sound. He was speaking at the launch of in Clinical Psychology and Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PDCP) courses at Indlas Hospitals in Vijayawada on Monday. Speaking as chief guest alongside Health Minister Y. Satya Kumar Yadav, the Governor presented admission documents to the selected students. He praised India's emergence as a global health destination, offering high-quality treatment at affordable costs. 'Mental illness is often stigmatised and neglected. It must be treated with the same seriousness as physical disorders,' he said. Minister Yadav described the courses as a commendable step towards expanding access to psychiatric care. Highlighting that 80% of Indians experience some form of mental health issue— 7 6 . 2 2% in Andhr a Pradesh—he stressed the need for more professionals. 'We require three psychiatrists per one lakh people. Sadly, psychiatrists are often misrepresented in films, which must change,' he added. The Minister announced a Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Visakhapatnam, modelled on NIMHANS Bengaluru, and the formation of an Expert Committee led by Dr Indla Ramasubba Reddy. Dr Ramasubba Reddy and Dr Vishal Indla noted the courses, affiliated with Dr NT R Health University, aim to train competent mental health professionals. University Vice-Chancellor Dr P Chandrasekhar, and MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao attended the event.
Hans India
21 hours ago
- Health
- Hans India
Prioritise mental health for a developed India: Tripura Guv
Vijayawada: Tripura Governor Nallu Indrasena Reddy stressed the importance of mental health as essential to the nation's progress while inaugurating the Clinical Psychology and Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PDCP) courses at Indlas Hospitals here on Monday. Speaking at the event, Indrasena Reddy stated that the vision of a Viksita Bharat (Developed India) is incomplete without ensuring the mental well-being of its citizens. Along with medical and health minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, he handed over admission letters to students of the newly-launched courses. He also pointed out India's growing reputation as a global healthcare hub attracting patients even from developed countries due to quality and affordable treatment. However, he called for an end to the social stigma surrounding mental illness, urging society to treat mental disorders like any other health issue. Minister Satya Kumar Yadav praised Indlas Hospitals for initiating the advanced mental health courses to address the growing demand for professionals in this sector. Citing national data, he said nearly 80 per cent of people in India experience some form of mental health challenge, while Andhra Pradesh alone records a prevalence of 76.22 per cent. He called on the film industry to refrain from misrepresenting mental health professionals and appealed for empathy and respect toward those undergoing treatment. He further said there is a need for at least three psychiatrists per one lakh population and shared that the Central government had allocated Rs 1,100 crore towards mental health in the current financial year. The minister also announced the upcoming launch of a Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Visakhapatnam, modelled after NIMHANS, Bengaluru. An expert committee led by Dr Indla Ramasubba Reddy will be formed to drive innovation in the field. The event featured the unveiling of course brochures and concluded with minister Yadav felicitating Governor Indrasena Reddy with a Dharmavaram silk shawl and a copy of his book 'Satyakalam'. Key dignitaries present included Dr P Chandrasekhar, vice-chancellor of Dr NTR Health University, MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao, registrar Dr V Radhika Reddy, and Dr G Samaram.
