The Department of Psychiatry at PGIMER organized a one-day Continuing Rehabilitation Programme (CRE) on “Neuropsychology: Assessment and Intervention”.
The event, which drew delegates from across the country, was aimed at advancing the understanding of neuropsychological assessments and interventions in mental health and rehabilitation. The programme was inaugurated by the organizing chairperson, Prof. D. Basu, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, who delivered the welcome address.
The event also featured Prof. R.K. Ratho, Dean of Academics, as the chief guest, and Dr. Roopesh B.N., Additional Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at NIMHANS, as the guest of honor. The inauguration ceremony featured and acknowledged organizing secretaries, Dr. Devender Kumar and Dr. Krishan Kumar, alongside other core organizing team members, Dr. Lalit Kumar and Dr. Renjith Pillai, for their contribution to the success of the event. The CRE attracted a diverse audience of mental health professionals, rehabilitation specialists, and junior and senior residents in psychiatry, reflecting the growing interest in neuropsychology within the mental health community.
The workshop featured a range of expert speakers in the field of clinical neuropsychology, who shared valuable insights and practical expertise with the participants. Key scientific sessions during the morning session focused on the structural and functional aspects of the brain, presented by Prof. Shubmohan Singh. Dr. Roopesh B.N. also delivered an engaging session on neurocognitive assessments in children and the neurophysiological basis of neuropsychological retraining. The afternoon sessions delved into specific topics, including neuropsychological deficits in various psychiatric disorders, discussed by Dr. Jyoti Mishra (Assistant Professor, GMCH-32), and the fundamentals of neuropsychological assessments and interventions for adults, presented by Prof. Hardeep Lal Joshi.
The workshop also explored cognitive rehabilitation in traumatic brain injury and stroke, with a session by Dr. Mohammed Afsar, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya. The diverse range of topics and expert speakers garnered high appreciation from the delegates. The event concluded with engaging discussions and a deeper understanding of the evolving role of neuropsychology in mental health care and rehabilitation. The CRE served as an important platform for professionals in the field to enhance their knowledge and exchange ideas on the latest developments in neuropsychological practice.
