Silvester D’Souza

Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (MS)

Kundapur, Sep 10: “Mental health is very important in the modern days of pressurized world. No one should hesitate to get treatement for psychological health. We will not get solutions to our mental health issues if we do not go to the psychiatrists. This conference, which is intended to extend to community is very meaningful,” said Jayaprakash Hegde, president of state backward communities’ commission.

Hegde was speaking after inaugurating the 32nd annual conference of Indian Psychiatric society, Karnataka branch that was held at Yuva Meridian auditorium at Koteshwara on Saturday.

Hegde further said, “In order to protect the mental health I am doing the work of providing cooperation from our trust with the active cooperation of renowned psychiatrists of the district. Many people ask money for treatment but do not take medical help.”

Speaking on the occasion, Dr N N Raju, president of Indian Psychiatric society said, “Karntaka is in the forefront of psychological health sector in the country. It is also leading the implementation of new projects in this connection. The service of psychiatrists of Kundapur is excellent service to society. Service of senior doctor like Dr K S Karanth is known throughout the country.”

The programmes was presided over by Dr P Kiran Kumar, president of Karnataka branch of society.

President designate of Indian Psychiatric association Dr Vinay Kumar, president of south zone Dr Udayakumar, president of Karnataka branch Dr N M Patil, honorary secretary Dr Somashekhar Bijjal, secretary of conference committee Dr Ravindar Munoli were present.

Dr Prakash Tolar welcomed the gathering. Psychiatrists of various states are partaking in this conference. Discussions and discourses about community mental health will be held. The valedictory function of the conference will be held on Sunday, September 11.