NIMHANS to Host Workshop on Psychological Emergency Care

Rapid Summary

• Event: NIMHANS in Bengaluru is hosting a one-day workshop titled ‘immediate Care for Psychological Events and Emergencies.’
• Date & Venue: August 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Seminar Hall 1, Dr. M.V. Govindaswamy Center at the institute.
• Objective: The workshop aims to train participants to identify early warning signs of mental health issues and provide immediate emotional care during psychological crises.
• Target Audience: Designed for common people, including those without behavioral science backgrounds.
• Details Provided: Interested participants must register by August 23 via email (mheducation.nimhans@gmail.com) or contact number (080-26995156).

Indian Opinion Analysis

NIMHANS’ initiative demonstrates increasing efforts towards fostering mental health literacy among the general population. By equipping individuals from diverse backgrounds with skills to act as first responders during psychological emergencies, this workshop prioritizes community intervention and awareness. It reflects both the necessity of addressing mental health stigma and sufficient readiness within society for handling emotional distress cases effectively.

Such grassroots training could be a significant step toward bridging gaps between professional help accessibility and immediate situational response needs while contributing positively to india’s broader public mental health framework.

For detailed registration information: Contact NIMHANS or call 080-26995156.

!National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru