Besides our outpatient and inpatient services, we have the following specialized services

• Child guidance clinic
• Suicide prevention and crisis intervention
• Post natal counselling
• Neuropsychiatry clinic
• Internet deaddiction clinic
• Transgender clinic
• 50 bedded Psychiatry in-patient ward and 20 bedded Deaddiction ward.
• MaNaM programme for the welfare of medical and paramedical students
• Academic activities for UG and PG students, nursing and psychology students
• Kalangarai – Deaddiction Center.
• Bio-feedback relaxation therapy.
• Occupational therapy unit.
• Electro convulsive Therapy.

ACADEMICS

• Regular classes and demonstrations for Undergraduates and CRMI

• 3 years postgraduate training with 7 postgraduate intake per year

• Psychiatric training for Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Forensic Medicine postgraduates

• Regular Psychiatry Orientation Programs for Nursing students, ANM, and all Paramedical students

1. Under Graduates

• Clinical Postings

• Integration Class

2. Post Graduates

• Seminar – Every Wednesday

• Case Conference – Every Friday

• Journal Club – Once in a month

• Internal Assessment – Once in a month

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Funded by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University:
Title: Mental Health Early Screening and Diagnosis App
Author: Dr. G. Amutha, MD (Psy), Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Madurai Medical College, Madurai.

Funded by ICMR:
Study Title: Prevalence of Mental Disorder among the Rural School-Going Adolescents in Madurai – A Cross-Sectional Study

Principal Investigator:

• Dr. G. Amutha, MD (Psy), Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Madurai Medical College

Co-Investigators:

• Dr. D. Kirupakara Krishnan, M.D., D.P.M., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Madurai Medical College

PUBLICATIONS & JOURNALS

MaNaM ACTIVITIES

MaNaM (Mananala Nallatharavu Mandram) program is initiated in all Government Medical Colleges of Tamil Nadu for suicide prevention and improving the mental health of the students.

“MaNaM”

(Mananala Nallaatharavu Mandram)

The Government of Tamil Nadu has come up with the initiative of creating the “Mind Health Support Forum” named MaNaM (Mananala Nallaatharavu Mandram) as an initial phase in all Government Medical, Dental, Nursing, and Paramedical Colleges in Tamil Nadu. Later, the programme shall be up-scaled to all other colleges in the State.

This MaNaM will ensure empowerment of students by democratizing scientific knowledge through regular consistent awareness generation activities and training programs on mental health. The students will be empowered to identify cues and symptoms related to psychological problems and offer immediate support to their peers.

MaNaM sensitization programs are being conducted on a regular basis for Postgraduates, Undergraduates, and Paramedical students to promote mental health and well-being. A special 24×7 helpline is being maintained for Medical College students.

WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY

Date: September 10, 2024

• CME was conducted on the theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” for undergraduate MBBS students.

• CME was inaugurated by Dean Prof. Dr. Selvarani MD DM (FAC).

Topics Delivered:

• Identification of risk factors for suicide

• Suicide prevention strategies

Organized by:

• Professor and HOD Dr. V. Geethaanjali MD(Psy), DCH

• Associate Professor Dr. G. Amutha MD, DCH

• Faculties of Department of Psychiatry

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

Date: October 10, 2024

Under the guidance of Dean Sir, the Department of Psychiatry, Madurai Medical College conducted a CME on the occasion of World Mental Health Day.

Welcome Address:

• Given by Prof. Dr. V. Geethaanjali, who welcomed all dignitaries and students and highlighted the year’s theme:
  “It’s time to prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace”

Inauguration:

• Dean Prof. Dr. L. Arul Sundaresh Kumar inaugurated the program and emphasized the importance of workplace mental health.

• He reflected on how his short stint in psychiatry training before becoming an ENT surgeon helped him in patient care.

Felicitations by:

• Vice Principal Prof. S. Malliga

• Medical Superintendent Prof. A. Kumaravel

• RMO Dr. Saravanan

• RMO Dr. Muralidharan

Guest Introduction:

• Dr. G. Amutha introduced Prof. C. Ramasubramanian, highlighting his contributions to rural mental health.

Guest Lecture by Prof. C. Ramasubramanian:

• Spoke about his MBBS journey, psychiatry training, and setting up mental healthcare facilities.

• Discussed challenges in setting up a mental hospital and training centre.

• Explained the public's initial scepticism and eventual acceptance through his impactful work.

• Highlighted empowerment through microfinance and employment opportunities for patients and their families.

• Shared insights on Erwadi tragedy, and his role in District Mental Health Program.

• Addressed workplace stress among doctors and police personnel.

Awards:

• Distributed prizes to School of Nursing and College of Nursing students who won poster and quiz competitions conducted for mental health awareness.

INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE

Date: June 26, 2024

A CME program was conducted for Medical College students, presided over by Dean Prof. Dr. C. Dharmaraj MD(GM), DCG.

Speaker:

• Dr. D. Kirupakara Krishnan MD(Psy), Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry

Focus:

• Enlightening students on the need for prevention of drug abuse.