Media Release

Mangaluru, May 26: The department of psychiatry of K S Hegde Medical Academy, Deralakatte, a constituent unit of Nitte University observed May 24 as 'World Schizophrenia Day' at the department of Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital.

The programme began with a prayer by Dr Athmika Bhat. Dr Satheesh Rao, prof and head, department of psychiatry, KSHEMA welcomed the audience and highlighted the importance of observing the 'World Schizophrenia Day'. Dr L N Samaga, professor, department of medicine, K S Hegde Medical Academy was the chief guest and inaugurated the function by lighting the lamp. He spoke on how to manage obesity. Dr Ravichandra Karkala, asst professor, department of psychiatry, Yenepoya Medical College was the guest of honor. He talked on Schizophrenia and explained how to treat and manage the disease. Dr Shrinivasa Bhat, professor, department of psychiatry, KSHEMA spoke a few words on the same topic and he shared some experience with the patients and their families.

Some of the patients who were re-habilitated shared their experience about the illness and its management.

The students of MSc Psychology from St Agnes College performed a role play on the theme schizophrenia as an illness and its management.

Games and competitions for the patients in the ward were conducted and the prize distribution for same of the winners and participants were distributed on the day.

The vote of thanks was proposed by Agnita Aiman, pychiatric social Worker, dept of psychiatry, KSHEMA. Around 80 patients and their families benefited through this programme.