Madurai Medical College observes World Mental Health Day
Madurai Medical College observed World Mental Health Day with a focus on the theme 'Lived Experiences Heard; Real Voices, Real Change.' The event emphasized the necessity of involving patients in policy-making and treating them with dignity and compassion.
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Advocating for patient-centered mental health care is essential for reducing stigma and improving the efficacy of psychiatric treatment.
The Department of Psychiatry, Madurai Medical College, observed World Mental Health Day 2026 here on Friday.
The programme highlighted the importance of mental health awareness, accessible treatment, and the voices of people living with mental health conditions.
The event, themed, “Lived Experiences Heard; Real Voices, Real Change,” emphasised the need to listen to patients, recognise their experiences, and place their perspectives at the heart of mental health care.
Delivering the welcome address, S. John Xavier Sugadev, Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry, emphasised the significance of World Mental Health Day. He highlighted its vital role in fostering global awareness about mental health issues, reducing the stigma associated with mental illness, and urging policymakers and government organisations to prioritise mental health and well-being.
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