Department of Psychiatry

Venue : Sri Kanyaka Parameswari, Arts & Science College for Women Chennai – 1.
Date : 05th May 2022
The Department of Psychiatry & Rajaji Centre for De-addiction has been conducting Awareness Programme and other life skills training on a regular basis in Schools, Polytechnic Colleges and Self Help group members. A seminar on Drug Abuse & Addiction Awareness programme was conducted for the students of Sri Kanyaka Parameswari, Arts & Science College for Women, Chennai – 1. At the outset, the Official Inaugural ceremony of Anti Drug club was commenced by the lighting of Kuthuvilakku by Mrs. B. Mala, Project Director and Psychologist, VHS and the dignitaries of the college,followed by releasing the Digital Banner of Antidrug club by Mrs. B. Mala. A Seminar was conducted by Mrs.B.Mala, Mrs.T.Fathima Roseline & Mrs.N.K. Asha.

The programme comprised of:

• 1. Introduction of VHS and the Deaddiction Centre
• 2. Briefing about the disease concept of Addiction.
• 3. Help seeking behavior – Availability services.

The event was followed by Interdepartmental competition from various departments of the college.

• 1. T.Shirt Painting on the theme “SHARE FACTS ON DRUGS, SAVE LIVES.”
• 2. Mime contest on the theme “TRAPPED IN A BOX.”
• 3. Mrs. B. Mala was the judge for the Painting & MIME contest and awarded prizes to the winners and the participants. The event was then concluded with positive comments from the students followed by Question and Answer session. We sincerely thank Prof. S. Suresh, Hon. Secretary, VHS and the Management for his continued support.

Venue : VHS HOSPITAL, CHENNAI – 113
Date : 11TH MAY 2022

In connection with the Nurses day celebrations, a programme on “PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT”was conducted on 11th May 2022 for the nurses at K.S. Sanjivi Auditorium, VHS, Chennai – 113.

The programme comprised of

• 1. Introduction of the staff and the department.
• 2. Energizer activity
• 3. Definition of Personality and Personality development strategies were discussed.

This was followed by Question and Answer session and feedback.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks.

We sincerely thank the Secretary, Director (COO), Director (C&AA),Manager HR and the Nursing superintendent for giving us an opportunity to conduct this programme for the Nursing staff,VHS.

Venue : Ramakrishna Mission Polytechnic College, Mylapore, Chennai- 4.
Date : 20th May 2022

The Department of Psychiatry & Rajaji Centre for De-addiction has been conducting Awareness Programme on addiction and other life skills on a regular basis in Schools, Polytechnic Colleges and Self Help group members.

A Programme on “STRESS MANAGEMENT was conducted on 20th May 2022 for students of Ramakrishna Mission Polytechnic College, Mylapore,Chennai-4.

The programme comprised of:

• 1. Introduction of VHS and the Department of Psychiatry and Rajaji Centre for Deaddiction.
• 2. Definition of stress,causes and symptoms of stress and the management of stress (coping skills) were briefly explained through:
  - Activities
  - Roleplay
  - Lectures
  - Interactive sessions
  - Help seeking behavior
  – Availability of services.
  

The students participated with full enthusiasm and cooperation. This programe mainly focused on effective stress management.

An awareness programme on Substance Abuse and Ill Effects, was conducted on 27.06.22 at Government Higher Sec School, Okkiyam, Thuraipakkam, Chennai – 97 in connection with International Day against Drug abuse & Illicit trafficking on the theme “ADDRESSING DRUG CHALLENGES IN HEALTH AND HUMANITARIAN CRISES”.

Venue : Savithri Ammal Oriental Higher Secondary school,Mylapore, Chennai – 4.
Date : 22 October2021

The Department of Psychiatry & Rajaji Centre for Deaddiction has been conducting Awareness Programme on a regular basis in Schools, Polytechnic Colleges and Self Help group members.

An awareness programme on Substance Abuse and Ill effects was conducted on 22nd October 2021 for 10th, 11th ,12th students of Savitri Ammal Oriental Higher Secondary School, Mylapore, Chennai – 4, in two batches.

The programme comprised of:

• 1. Introduction of VHS and the Deaddiction Centre.
• 2. Briefing about the disease concept of Addiction, causes and medical complications of substance abuse.
• 3. Coping skills, Management and Prevention of Substance Abuse through
  a. Role Play
  b. Activities
  
• 4. Help seeking behavior – Availability services.

They were given tips for prevention of substance abuse. The students participated with full enthusiasm and cooperation. The programme mainly focused on preventive education for youth. Creating awareness about the illeffects of substance abuse and availability of treatment services were also emphasized. The programme concluded with students taking an oath to strive for a drug-free society and a vote of thanks.

We sincerely thank Prof. S. Suresh, Hon.Secretary, VHS for his continued support.