Dr. Dinakaran MD

Psychiatrist.NIMHANS

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

Environmental and social factors of Brain aging👇

[Michael Okun @MichaelOkun]

Exposome and brain aging: your environment may be shaping your brain faster than you think. The exposome refers to the sum of all environmental exposures you experience across your life including air, water, social conditions and policies. Hernandez and colleagues describe in a new paper in Nature Medicine how the exposome across 34 countries influences brain aging and risk for cognitive decline.
Key Points:
- Combined environmental exposures explained far more about brain aging than any single factor alone.
- Physical exposures like air pollution, temperature and limited green space were linked to structural brain aging.
- Social exposures like inequality, reduced rights and poverty were linked to functional brain aging and brain network changes.
My take: This is one of those papers that shifts how we think. Brain aging is not just about genes or disease, it is about the world we live in. The cumulative burden of exposures may quietly accelerate aging even before symptoms appear. If we want to change brain health, we must think beyond the clinic and into our communities.
Here are 5 points that resonated w/ me:
1- Your environment is not background noise, it is an active driver of brain health across your lifetime.
2- Air quality, water, climate and access to green space may directly influence how fast your brain ages.
3- Social factors like inequality, education and community stability matter just as much as biology.
4- Multiple small exposures can combine and amplify risk more than any single factor alone.
5- Improving environments and policies may be one of the most powerful ways to protect brain health for future generations.
https://t.co/0lVI6w2FHu #parkinson #alzheimer #dementia

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

😍🎉

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

In a new scoping review, we have described the impact of "Environmental exposomes on children's cognition in Asia"

https://t.co/XIpouQctc7

@geopsychiatry

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

Hello,
More than a year's work went into this Book 👇

[DPSSDM NIMHANS @NIMHANS_]

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.
https://t.co/ts8QlknExg

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

Read👇

[Dr. Venkata Lakshmi Narasimha MD DM @narasimha_gvl]

🔊Our new 📰@dinasmc26 indicates

#Disasters in #India can increase relapse on #alcohol & increase in frequency of alcohol use 🍺

Preliminary findings from secondary data sources of #NFHS (read with limitations)

Need a detailed study of the phenomenon

https://t.co/C6vk4qDKiT

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

For your kind attention👇
@swaccha_bbmp
@BBMPSWMSplComm

[Suhas Ganesh @gsuhasg]

BBMP/BWSSB please have these cleared. They are obstructing the footpath near Brindavan garden 7th main #Jayanagar 4th block for past several months. The elderly of the area need a safe footpath to walk on. @Offtejasvisurya @DKShivakumar @CKRBJP

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

Team work👇♥️

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

The Valedictory Ceremony of the 1st International Conference on Psychosocial Support & Mental Health Services in Disaster Management, organized by DPSSDM, #NIMHANS was held on 12/10/2025, featuring reflections by Dr. K. Sekar and valedictory remarks by Mr. Ananda Galappatti.

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

Delighted to present this work for NABH related capacity building program - PRERANA👇

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

Dr. Dinakaran D, Assistant Professor of PSSDM at #NIMHANS, emphasized crisis communication & emergency preparedness, highlighting the importance of emergency codes in healthcare settings to ensure safety, swift response, and effective management during critical situations
#QPSC

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

A fantastic crowd at this one day workshop.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Well done @mheduNIMHANS team

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

A #mentalhealth crisis can happen anywhere, anytime. Our Immediate Care #workshop empowered 65 participants to respond with #Empathy & inclusivity. 💌 Be part of future trainings—write to [email protected] & help build communities of compassion & preparedness.
#nimhans

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

Spread the word. Help is available. 👇
#rabies #phobia #telemanas

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

A workshop to understand immediate psychological care👇

[MHED NIMHANS @mheduNIMHANS]

🧠 Emergencies aren’t always visible. Sometimes, it’s the mind that needs immediate care.
Join our one-day workshop at NIMHANS on Immediate Care for Psychological Emergencies.
📅 30 Aug | 💰₹500
📝 Register by 23 Aug
#MindFirstAid #NIMHANS #CareInCrisis #workshop #lifeskills

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

Come. Let us learn together.
Register 👇

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

Join us at the International Conference on Psychosocial Support & Mental Health Services in Disaster Management, Oct 10–12, 2025 at NIMHANS, Bengaluru. Abstract submission extended till Aug 15! 🌍
@dinasmc26
Registration link:https://t.co/yS0NY6IR3N
#MentalHealth #NIMHANS

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

Please share to reach interested participants 👇

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

Enroll now in NIMHANS’ Online Certificate Course in Disaster Mental Healthcare. Duration: 3 months (1 hr/week). Starts August 22, 2025. Only ₹1000. For doctors and nurses. Apply before August 16. Limited to 30 participants.
Link:- https://t.co/MufsyWBoYo
#nimhans
@dinasmc26

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

Wonderful learning opportunity 👇

[MANOSURAKSHA - Nurturing Minds @manosuraksha_fd]

Dear early career psychiatrist colleagues, are you keen on learning and integrating psychotherapy into practice but have found yourself struggling to find a program? Here is a balanced starter from our team. Please scan the QR -and express interest. You will hear from us soon…

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

A nice read

[geopsychiatry @geopsychiatry]

Why we need Geopsychiatry? https://t.co/sPCqsm8ne5
What is geopsychiatry?
https://t.co/QgikaNhrgJ

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

Geopolitical determinants 👇

[geopsychiatry @geopsychiatry]

Geopolitical determinants influence and contribute to social determinants of health
https://t.co/R9rQWhwCMj

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

Spread the word

[R.K. @ipo_mantra]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IIT Kharagpur has created National Digital Library for students for all subjects.

Link👇

https://t.co/aAncNP8i1I

It contains more than 4.75 crore precious books.

Please share this information as much as possible for students to know & avail of this priceless facility.

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

Wonderful two days workshop successfully completed

[DPSSDM NIMHANS @NIMHANS_]

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.

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

Please participate and spread the word 👇

[geopsychiatry @geopsychiatry]

The Impact of Climate Change on Mental Health
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Geopsychiatry Survey
https://t.co/7E36QAbSdx
@GCHAlliance @KulikovUNIATF @alisonleary1 @jakub_bil #climatechange #mentalhealth #geopsychiatry

[Dr. Dinakaran MD @dinasmc26]

Social determinant

[geopsychiatry @geopsychiatry]

Socioeconomic inequalities in mortality associated with mental disorders: a population-based cohort study
https://t.co/0ErOvrFrP7