This is a special report on the observation of World Schizophrenia Week  by IMA Kunnamkulam.

IMA Kunnamkulam observed World Schizophrenia Week at AIPMAR (Ansar Institute of Psychological Medicine And Rehabilitation), Perumpilavu. It was a 3 days program from 21^st May to 23^rd May, 2015.

1.First day’s programme – 21^st May, 2015

The program started with an inaugural function presided over by the Deputy Director of Ansar Hospital, Mr.P.A.Shaheed. The 3 day programme was formally inaugurated by Dr.Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. He thanked AIPMAR, for cooperating with IMA in conducting such an important program and conveyed best wishes for the program. Felicitations were offered by Deputy Director Mr.CA.Faizal and Dr. P.M. Syed Mohammed, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, AIPMAR and vote of thanks was proposed by Dr.Saju.P.K, the Secretary of  IMA Kunnamkulam.

After the inaugural function there was a Quiz Program for the nursing students on Schizophrenia and related disorders in which nursing students from different nursing schools including Amala School of Nursing took part.

2. Second Day’s programme – 22^nd May 2015 .

The program started with a public awareness class co-ordinated by Dr.Saju.P.K, Secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam with active participation of the nursing students of AIPMAR, in front of the Out Patient Department.

In the afternoon , there was a Health Education Skit performed by the nursing students, depicting the social stigma of psychiatric illnesses.

3. Third Day’s programme – 23^rd May, 2015

The program started with an experience sharing session in which patients with history of psychiatric illnesses shared their experiences with the disease and its treatment and Nursiing Staff also shared their experiences in the treatment of different patients. It was a very interesting programme appreciated by the patients and relatives who took active part in the interactive session. Their queries were answered by the psychiatrists Dr.P.M.Syed Mohamed and Dr.K,V.K..Babu.

The Valedictory function was presided over by Dr. P.A. Mohammed Nissar, Medical Superintendent of Ansar Hospital. The Key Note address was delivered by Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. Schizophrenia Day Message was given by Dr. K.V.K. Babu, Consultant Psychiatrist, AIPMAR. Prizes were given away to the winners of quiz competition by Dr Koshy George and Gifts were presented to patients by Dr. P.A. Mohammed Nissar. 

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.

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