About Us

History

The Goa Psychiatric Society was founded in 1989. Dr John Fernandes, the then HOD and Director of Institute of IPHB was the first president, while Dr Kakode was the secretary. Dr Nishikant Sukerkar, Dr Pushpa Dukle, Dr Damodar Kunkolienkar, Dr Brahmanand Kunkolienkar were members.
In 1990 the first conference (The West Zone Psychiatric Conference) was organized by the Goa Psychiatric Society. This was under the guidance of Prof. L P Shah and Dr Roshan Master. The conference was inaugurated by Dr Bakshi while Dr Bhaskaran was the guest of honour
In 1993 the Goa Psychiatric Society organized the IPS midterm CME. DR Venkoba Rao, Dr MAM Khan, Dr Kuruvilla (then Editor, IPS journal), Dr Shastri, Dr Kulhara, Dr L P Shah, Dr Roshan Master, Dr A P Shah , Dr A K Agarwal, Dr Ravi Abhayankar, Dr Manoj Bhatawdekar , Dr Hema Shah were the faculty.
The Goa Psychiatric Society worked tirelessly to spread community awareness and destigmatise Psychiatry by talks to IMA , educational institutions, and interviews in newspapers/radio/and Television.
They also persuaded the managements of local colleges to start graduate and post graduate courses in Psychology, Psychiatric social work, counseling etc.
This was taken further `by organizing the 32^nd annual conference of Indian Psychiatric Society, west zone, with the theme of’ Public Psychiatry ‘ in 2001. The highlight of this conference was a talk on public’s view of Psychiatry by Dr Nandkumar Kamat, a scientist at Goa University to a full audience.
The name of the society was changed to’ Psychiatric Society Of Goa’ and further committees carried on the work of the pioneers with zest and commitment.
In 2012 the then committee organized the first state conference GPsyCON which was enthusiastically received and continuing the proud tradition is now in its 12^th year.
The Psychiatric Society Of Goa organizes regular workshops and lectures by eminent speakers to keep its members updated about the latest developments in the field of Psychiatry.

Constitution

Our Story

Objectives of the Psychiatric Society of Goa

To promote and advance the subject of Psychiatry & allied sciences in all their different branches & to promote the improvement of the Mental Health of the people and mental health education.  
To promote prevention, control, treatment and relief of all psychiatric disabilities.
To formulate and advice on the standards of education and training for medical and  auxiliary personnel in psychiatry and to recommend adequate teaching facilities in Goa  
To promote research in the field of Psychiatry, Psychology and Mental Health in the state of  Goa.  
To propagate the principles of Psychiatry and current development in psychiatric thought, in  Goa.
To deal with any matter relating to mental health concerning in Goa.
To safeguard the interest of Psychiatrists, Psychologists and allied personnel involved in  Mental health and fellow professionals in Goa.  
To promote ethical standards in the practice of Psychiatry in Goa.

Message from

Dr. Gaurav Haldankar

Hon. Secretary
Psychiatric society of Goa

It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I welcome you to the official website of Psychiatric society of Goa, dedicated to advancing mental health care in the state of Goa. Our mission is to provide comprehensive mental health training, conduct cutting-edge research, and elevate public awareness about mental health issues, with the goal of enhancing the quality and accessibility of mental health care services throughout our beloved state.

In today’s fast-paced world, mental health has become an essential aspect of overall well-being. Our organization is committed to addressing the diverse mental health needs of our community by fostering a culture of understanding, compassion, and support.

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Our membership includes private and public health system psychiatrists, faculty from the Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour, and post-graduate trainees. We also have psychologists as allied members. Our Society aims to bolster academic, clinical, and research skills, promote mental health, engage service users, and advocate for mental health issues.

Public awareness is a cornerstone of our mission. By engaging with the community through various outreach initiatives, we seek to break the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage open conversations about mental well-being. We believe that a well-informed and supportive community is crucial to the success of our efforts.

I invite you to explore our website, learn more about our programs, and join us in our mission to create a mentally healthier Goa. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by mental health challenges.

Thank you for your interest and support.

Message from

Dr Wenona H Fernandes

Mental illness is often marked with stigma which remains a huge barrier to receiving help. Responsible members of public and organizations have a duty to ensure that persons suffering from mental illness are not prejudiced or marginalized.

Print and electronic media are powerful mediums which can positively influence public opinion and bring about a change in the way society treats mentally ill. Another important aspect being the sensitivity with which the deaths by suicide are depicted in the news items. One should not reveal the identity of the victim and sensationalise the unfortunate event; it is important that the aggrieved family members are not further traumatized.

The Psychiatric Society of Goa hence has decided to institute an annual award to acknowledge progressive and sensitive reporting in print and electronic media.

Proud Achievement

2nd-winner-of-best-state-award_orig — <b>Indian Psychiatrist Socity</b> <br>Awarded The 2nd Best State Branch Of Indian Psychiatric Society

img-20190303-wa0003_2_orig — <b>ANCIPS 2019</b> <br>Lucknow

img-20190313-wa0017_orig — <b>World Mental Health Day Activities</b> <br>Dr Saumitra Nemlekar

Our Values

Our Work Is Heavily Shaped by Our Core Values

01.

Compassion

We aim at understanding and caring for patients and colleague’s needs and wants, by attentive listening and putting ourselves in people’s shoes.

02.

Progression

We want to keep adapting to different situations, with a desire to learn and striving to be better. Learning new trends and technologies in the industry.

03.

Respect

Respect everyone we meet and treat them like we want to be treated. Whether it is a colleague or a patient, understanding and respect matter.

04.

Courage

We are the experts in our field. Therefore, it is important to have the courage to do what is right knowing that it is for the better good of the person ahead.