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Sunday, January 20, 2013

Acute shortage of mental health care staff in India

From http://www.thehindu.com/health/policy-and-issues/acute-shortage-of-mental-health-care-staff-in-india/article4305058.ece


India faces an acute shortage of mental health care professionals, including psychiatrists, considering the high prevalence of mental health disorders.
Studies suggest that approximately 13 per cent of the entire population may actually be suffering from some kind of mental disorder — 10 per cent with minor ailments such as stress, anxiety and depression while the remaining with serious disorders such as schizophrenia. Alcoholism and psychotropic addiction are also included in this.
According to a Mental Health Survey carried out by the Directorate General of Health Services in 2002, there were only about 2,219 psychiatrists in the country, against the required 9,696. The number of clinical psychologists was 343, against the desired 13,259. Similarly, psycho-social workers available were only 290, against the required 19,064, while the number of psychiatric nurses was not available, though over 4,000 such trained nurses were required then. Also, while there were about 21,000 beds for mental health patients in the government sector, the number was just about 5,100 in the private sector.
The country has 43 government mental health facilities, though a huge number of private facilities, known as psychiatric nursing homes, have come up. Delhi alone has 16 such facilities. The State governments are authorised to register these private facilities.
The number of psychiatrists and nurses may have marginally gone up since then and the number of patients too would have gone up substantially.
“I think we need to address mental health issues, both by addressing demand for and supply of services, and by services I mean evidence-based medical and psycho-social interventions that can address a wide range of mental health problems, including their prevention,” said Dr. Vikram Patel, eminent mental health expert and Professor, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
This required multiple actions, from awareness building in communities and in the health workforce, to the creation of new community-based human resources skilled in providing psycho-social interventions and building capacity of primary health workers for delivery of medical interventions, he told The Hindu.
There is a huge debate going on in the country over the nature of treatment that must be provided to people with mental disorders. While a majority believes it should be home and community based — considering the condition of mental homes and public facilities — there are others who believe institutional care is also required, particularly for women, as people with mental health issues are often disowned by families and hence vulnerable to exploitation.


Health Dept. frames norms for free medical camps


Organisers strictly told not to conduct any immunisation during camps
From http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/health-dept-frames-norms-for-free-medical-camps/article4319109.ece

The Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has come out with a set of norms that should be followed by organisers of free medical camps under the Tamil Nadu Public Health Code and Tamil Nadu Public Health Act, 1939.
These norms have been framed to prevent causalities in poorly-organised and illegal medical camps besides to ensure that high medical standards were maintained in all such programmes, Deputy Director of Health Services R. Damodharan told The Hindu, here on Wednesday.
‘No-Objection Certificates’ (NOC) under these rules have been made mandatory and were being issued in the city in recent weeks.
Among the major conditions imposed was the ban on administering any kind of immunisation during these camps without the requisite permission. This would ensure that only potent vaccine was administered.
Invasive procedures such as administering injections, performing operations or therapeutic/diagnostic interventions have also been strictly prohibited.
Such camps should be confined only to general health check-ups and specialty check-ups for screening and investigations.
The drinking water supplied to the camp must be chlorinated and have a residual chlorine value of exactly 0.5 ppm (particles per million). The guidelines of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board must be followed while disposing of the medical wastes generated during the camp, he said.
Besides calling for adherence to all ethical procedures, Dr. Damodharan said that the organisers have also been told that they would be solely responsible for payment of compensation in case of any “functional negligence” during the camp.
The norms also state that adequate ventilation and drainage must be provided.
The use of plastic and disposable plastic cups has been banned from the camps. Fire safety measures must also be strictly implemented.
Legal action
The Deputy Director warned of stringent legal action against those found violating these norms. Police permission was also needed for these camps.

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Training programme on Statistical Data Analysis & Presentation Using MS-Excel

For more details: B-23, Lajpat Nagar-II, New Delhi-110 024
Call on: +91-11-47593300-99, +91-11-49242424-44
Write to: trainings@srmi.in
Training Programme
"Statistical Data Analysis & Presentation Using MS-Excel"
1st -2nd February 2013, New Delhi
Dear Madam/Sir,
Greetings from Sambodhi!
Sambodhi Research & Management Institute is pleased to announce the training programme on Statistical Data Analysis & Presentation Using MS-Excel to be held at New Delhi on 01-02 February 2013.  
An enormous amount of data is generated by corporations, institutions, governments and individuals everyday. However, this data by itself and in its raw form is of limited utility. If analyzed properly and transformed into relevant information; it can provide valuable insights and thereby facilitate effective strategies and actions. Managers in the modern-day organization have to be well versed with the art and science of evidence-based decision-making - using data for knowledge discovery. As the most commonly used spreadsheet, MS-Excel is the handiest tool for managers in facilitating everyday data analysis. Professionals well versed in MS-Excel can greatly enhance effectiveness of data-based analytics in a cost-efficient manner
The course shall provide:
  • 12-14 hours of tutorials
  • Reading and reference material
  • Follow-on support services through electronic media
If you are interested in the programme please send an email to obtain the programme flyer and registration form.  
Discounts on training fee are available for early and group registrations as well as for organizations and individuals that have participated in any of our trainings in the past. Registrations done 15 or more days prior to the start date of the programme are eligible for early-bird discount.
We shall be happy to answer any queries with regard to this programme.
With warm regards,
Mary Bachaspatimayum, Ph. D.
Sambodhi Research & Management Institute
B 23, Lajpat Nagar-II, New Delhi -110024
+91.11.47593300 (Ext.314) +91.11.49242424-44
www.srmi.in / www.sambodhi.co.in

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Statistical Data Analysis & Presentation Using MS-Excel

For more details: B-23, Lajpat Nagar-II, New Delhi-110 024
Call on: +91-11-47593300-99, +91-11-49242424-44
Write to: trainings@srmi.in
Training Programme
"Statistical Data Analysis & Presentation Using MS-Excel"
1st -2nd February 2013, New Delhi
Dear Madam/Sir,
Greetings from Sambodhi!
Sambodhi Research & Management Institute is pleased to announce the training programme on Statistical Data Analysis & Presentation Using MS-Excel to be held at New Delhi on 01-02 February 2013.  
An enormous amount of data is generated by corporations, institutions, governments and individuals everyday. However, this data by itself and in its raw form is of limited utility. If analyzed properly and transformed into relevant information; it can provide valuable insights and thereby facilitate effective strategies and actions. Managers in the modern-day organization have to be well versed with the art and science of evidence-based decision-making - using data for knowledge discovery. As the most commonly used spreadsheet, MS-Excel is the handiest tool for managers in facilitating everyday data analysis. Professionals well versed in MS-Excel can greatly enhance effectiveness of data-based analytics in a cost-efficient manner
The course shall provide:
  • 12-14 hours of tutorials
  • Reading and reference material
  • Follow-on support services through electronic media
If you are interested in the programme please send an email to obtain the programme flyer and registration form.  
Discounts on training fee are available for early and group registrations as well as for organizations and individuals that have participated in any of our trainings in the past. Registrations done 15 or more days prior to the start date of the programme are eligible for early-bird discount.
We shall be happy to answer any queries with regard to this programme.
With warm regards,
Mary Bachaspatimayum, Ph. D.
Sambodhi Research & Management Institute
B 23, Lajpat Nagar-II, New Delhi -110024
+91.11.47593300 (Ext.314) +91.11.49242424-44
www.srmi.in / www.sambodhi.co.in

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