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Follow on Google News | Moolchand Medcity celebrated World Mental Health Day–2008Moolchand Medcity organized an interactive panel discussion with the focal theme “Meeting the challenges of Mental Health Promotion-Role of Primary Care Physicians”, in association with IMA–South Delhi Branch at Moolchand Auditorium.
By: Media Coordinator Dr. Jitendra Nagpal, Senior Consultant, Psychiatry and Child Health Psychology, Moolchand Medcity said that mental illness is not a personal failure. It doesn’t happen only to other people. He said that there should be no discrimination on the grounds of mental illness and as far as possible every patient shall have the right to be treated and cared for in his or her own community in the least restrictive environment and with the least intrusive treatment. Dr. Jitendra Nagpal said, “Mental, neurological and behavioral disorders are common to all countries and cause immense suffering. People with these disorders are often subjected to social isolation, poor quality of life and increased mortality. These disorders are the cause of staggering economic and social costs.” Dr. Nagpal said, “Mental illnesses affect and are affected by chronic conditions such as cancer, heart and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and HIV/AIDS. Untreated, they bring about unhealthy behaviour, non-compliance with prescribed medical regimens, diminished immune functioning, and poor prognosis.” He also stressed on a few of the barriers to effective treatment of mental illness which includes lack of recognition of the seriousness of mental illness and lack of understanding about the benefits of services. Policy makers, insurance companies, health and labour policies, and the public at large–all discriminate between physical and mental problems. The other psychiatrists and psychologists who attended the session were Dr. Samir Parikh, Dr. Sandeep Vohra, Dr. Aruna Broota, Dr. A K Israni, Dr. Neena Vohra, Dr. Avdesh Sharma, Dr. S C Malik and Dr. Anita Mahajan. About Moolchand As one of India’s foremost names in healthcare, Moolchand has been setting standards for the past half century. Located in the heart of the capital, the plans are to develop Moolchand Medcity as Asia’s largest single site multi specialty hospital complex (6 specialties, 1000+ beds). We aspire to be your lifelong healthcare partner by delivering your healthcare wishlist: superb physicians, cutting-edge technology, compassionate care, integrity and affordable excellence. # # # Multispeciality hospital. Trained and accredited doctors. Cutting-edge technology, compassionate care, integrity and affordable excellence. End
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