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Himalayan College of Nursing observes World Schizophrenia Day

Published on: May 25, 2022

On the occasion of World Schizophrenia Day, the Mental Health Nursing Department of Himalayan College of Nursing organized a Seminar on the theme “Connecting with Hope” on 25th May 2022. It was underlined on the day that ‘unashamed conversation’ relating to mental health can majorly help in managing it.

The seminar was graced by the presence of Dr Sanchita Pugazhendi, Principal, Himalayan College of Nursing as the Chief Guest, along with the HODs of various departments of Himalayan College of Nursing.

The seminar commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest along with other dignitaries and recital of Guru Vandana by the student nurses, which was followed by the delivery of welcome address by J Manoranjini, Faculty, Mental Health Nursing Department. It was emphasized on the day that mental health was as important as physical health.

During the address by the chief guest, Dr Sanchita Pugazhendi highlighted the importance of nurses in managing patients with schizophrenia and also emphasized creating awareness in the community about it, as the disorder had a great impact on patients and on the caregivers as well.

Dr. Grace M. Singh, HoD, Mental Health Nursing Dept, highlighted the main focus of the seminar – to sensitize student nurses and instill hope in the caregivers and also the patients suffering from schizophrenia that they can lead a normal life provided they take proper treatment for it, adopt a healthy lifestyle, attend rehabilitation & awareness programs in community which will build hope in dealing proactively with schizophrenia and with this we can connect the issue of mental health with assurance of healing.

The seminar covered the topics of Schizophrenia risk factors, genetic factors, maternal factors, alteration in neurotransmitters and viral infection and pathophysiology, its symptomatology and importance of giving hope to patients and their relatives.

The seminar was conducted by students of M.Sc. Nursing of the Mental Health Department under the supervision of the faculty of Mental Health Nursing Department, Sandhya Negi, Jayant Gideon and Krishan Mohan.

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Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.