Nowadays, mental health-related problems are prevalent among medical students. To address this, the Indian Medical Association's (IMA) Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar branch launched a dedicated task force focused on suicide prevention.
The newly formed task force includes experienced psychiatrists who are committed to providing essential counseling support to students navigating emotional and academic difficulties. The expertise and dedication of the task force are foreseen to have a profound impact on the mental well-being of medical students. It will offer them a resource to cope with the pressures they may face during their academic journey.
An interactive panel discussion was organized specifically for first-year MBBS students to further engage with students on the critical issues of depression and suicide prevention. The session, inaugurated by GMCH dean Dr. Shivaji Sukre, featured esteemed doctors who interacted with students in a friendly and approachable manner, extending guidance and support.
The initiative, led by the president of IMA, Dr. Yashwant Gade, and Dr. Anupam Takalkar, secretary of IMA, aims to promote a supportive environment for students.
As part of this endeavor, a poster displaying contact details of the task force members has been strategically placed in hostels and libraries for easy access, ensuring that students can reach out for assistance when needed.
This extensive approach signifies the commitment of the IMA to prioritize the mental health and well-being of medical students. Dr. Syeda Afroz, Dr. Shubha Zavar, Dr. Shilpa Asegaonkar, and Dr. Sangita Shinde were also given due credit for their input in organizing the event, reports the daily.
This program strives to address the growing number of suicide cases in the medical community. It will demonstrate the branch's dedication to the welfare of its students.
(Input from various sources)
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