Chandigarh:
A Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) programme on Brain Awareness week and Head Injury Day was organized by the National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE) in collaboration with the Department of Neurosurgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh. The programme was held at the NINE Auditorium to commemorate Brain Awareness Week (March 16-22) and World Head Injury Awareness Day (March 20) under the theme: “Fears of Modern Life: Its Impact on Brain Health.”
The programme was conducted under the guidance and coordination of Dr. Manju Dhandapani, Associate Professor, NINE. Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, Principal, NINE, delivered the welcome address and emphasized the growing importance of neurological awareness and preventive strategies in modern healthcare systems. The theme of the programme was formally released by Dr. Manisha Nagi, Faculty, NINE. The programme was graced by Chief Guest Dr. S.K. Gupta, Head, Department of Neurosurgery and Guest of Honour Dr. Swapanjeet Sahoo, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, PGIMER, they highlighted the increasing burden of neurological disorders and mental health challenges associated with modern lifestyles, stress, and changing societal dynamics.
A special highlight of the programme was a Multigenerational Talk Show with Experts, moderated by Dr. Manju Dhandapani. The talk show explored how different generations-Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Generation Z, and Generation Alpha- experience and respond to modern life stressors and digital influences affecting brain health. Experts included Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, Dr. Sunita Sharma, Dr. AasthaTakkar (Additional Professor, Neurology), and Dr. Shalini Naik (Associate Professor, Psychiatry)discussed generational differences in lifestyle patterns, technology use, mental health awareness, and coping mechanisms, emphasizing the need for age-appropriate brain health promotion strategies.
The scientific sessions focused on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in which Ms. Renu, Neurosurgery Coordinator,Dr. Chander Shekhar, Associate Professor, Neurosurgery, Dr. Manisha Nagi delivered an overview of TBI and its prevention strategies followed by a session on Primary Survey in TBI and concluded with a talk on the long-term management and rehabilitation of TBI patients.
The programme also included felicitation of speakers, organizers, and winners of Brain Awareness Week competitions (poster making and slogan writing), acknowledging their valuable contributions.The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Meenakshi Agnihotri, Faculty, NINE, followed by the National Anthem. The programme successfully brought together experts from the nursing field, neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on promoting brain health and preventing head injuries in contemporary society.
