DPSSDM NIMHANS

Department of Psychosocial Support in Disaster Management, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), MoHFW, Govt. of India

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We are pleased to announce the publication of the book 'Psychosocial and Mental Health Support for Disaster Management in India', part of the Palgrave Studies in Disaster Science and Emergency Management series.
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DPSSDM celebrated its 4th anniversary on 01/01/2026, marking excellence and growth, and also extended a warm welcome to the new joiners of the department.

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The Pre-Conference Workshop on Managing Acute Stress Disorder after Disasters by Prof. Richard A. Bryant from UNSW was held on 9th October 2025 at NIMHANS. The session offered valuable insights into trauma recovery and psychosocial support in disaster contexts.
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The Pre-Conference Workshop on Community Resilience in the Face of Climate Risk was held on 9 Oct 2025 at NIMHANS, featuring Prof. Eric Des Marais and Prof. Kenji Iwamitsu from Okayama Prefectural University, Japan.
#NIMHANS #DPSSDM #ClimateResilience #DisasterManagement #PSSMHS

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💬 South Asia’s first International Conference on Psychosocial Support & Mental Health in Disaster Management
📅 Oct 10–12, 2025 | 📍 NIMHANS, Bengaluru
Join us to strengthen holistic preparedness for future disasters.
🔗 https://t.co/PkjKCFveck
#DisasterMentalHealth #NIMHANS

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💬 International Conference on Psychosocial Support & Mental Health in Disaster Management
📅 Oct 10–12, 2025 | 📍 NIMHANS, Bengaluru
Let’s collaborate for disaster risk reduction and build resilient communities.
🔗 https://t.co/PkjKCFveck
#DisasterMentalHealth #DRR #NIMHANS

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🌍 Let us join hands to Build Back Better!
📅 Oct 10–12, 2025 | 📍 NIMHANS, Bengaluru
🧠 International Conference on Psychosocial Support & Mental Health in Disaster Management
🔗 https://t.co/PkjKCFvM1S
#MentalHealthInDisasters #ClimateResilience #PsychosocialSupport #NIMHANS

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💬 International Conference on Psychosocial Support & Mental Health in Disaster Management
📅 Oct 10–12, 2025 | 📍 NIMHANS, Bengaluru
Let’s join hands for climate action and develop resilience.
🔗 https://t.co/PkjKCFveck
#DisasterMentalHealth #ClimateAction #PsychosocialSupport

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🌍 Calling all working in disaster management!
📅 October 10–12, 2025 | 📍 NIMHANS, Bengaluru
🤝 International Conference on Psychosocial Support & Mental Health in Disaster Management
Explore, connect, and collaborate for resilient futures.
🔗 https://t.co/PkjKCFveck

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🌏 Join us for a landmark event!
📅 Oct 10–12, 2025 | 📍 NIMHANS, Bengaluru
💬 International Conference on Psychosocial Support & Mental Health in Disaster Management
🔗 https://t.co/PkjKCFvM1S
#DisasterMentalHealth #ClimateJustice #PsychosocialSupport #NIMHANS

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DPSSDM, NIMHANS conducted a two-day psychosocial intervention for NDRF personnel post-Myanmar Earthquake Search and Rescue Operation “Brahma,” led by Dr. Jayakumar C, promoting resilience.

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DPSSDM, NIMHANS organized a two-day National Professional Development Workshop on Building Community Resilience in Disaster Management at the Department of Social Work, Central University of Kerala (CUK), Kasaragod on 10th and 11th February 2025.

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A Two-day workshop on Psychosocial Care and Support in Disaster Management was conducted by DPSSDM, NIMHANS with Don Bosco College, Iritty, Kannur for Msc Psychology students on the 13th and 14th of February 2025.

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DPSSDM, NIMHANS conducted a two-day training on 'Psychosocial Care in Disasters, Preparedness & Disaster Risk Reduction' at Stella Maris College, Chennai, on Feb 13-14, 2025.

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The National Workshop on Psychosocial Care for Older Adults in Disasters, organised with @NISD_India, featured 14 expert-led sessions on rights, assistive tech, and many more. Emphasising ‘build-better-before’ for disaster risk reduction, it saw 253 participants from 7 states.

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Dr K Sekar, Sr Professor, Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS, received the WCDM-DMICS Award 2025 for extraordinary work in Psychosocial Support in Disaster Risk Reduction from Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, GoI on 15/01/25 at Speakers Hall, New Delhi.

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The Tribal Mental Health Program (TMHP)- IMHANS, DPSSDM- NIMHANS, and Don Bosco College, Sultan Bathery, Wayanad, organized a three-day National Conference on 'Innovations in Interventions for the Indigenous Population' from 9th-11th January 2025.

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NIMHANS DPSSDM & NIMHANS Digital Academy invite applications for admission to an online Certificate course in Disaster Mental Health. For more details please contact 080-26972283 / [email protected]

Course Registration link: https://t.co/7Oew5Qq3EU

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Dr. Jayakumar represented India at the Global Capacity Building Workshop and MHPSS simulation exercise, organized by WHO and Turkey's Ministry of Health with USAID and the European Union, in Ankara, from October 28th to 31st, 2024.

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The Odisha Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) collaborated with NIMHANS to launch a psychosocial care program in six disaster-prone districts. The initiative addressed stress, mental health, and social cohesion post-disaster through training and capacity-building efforts.