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Health bodies to focus on mental health Chandigarh, April 7 Addressing a scientific session organised by the Indian Public Health Association (IPHA) at the Advanced Paediatric Centre auditorium, the PGI Director, Prof S.K. Sharma, said India required an effective policy on treatment of mentally retarded people .He asserted that reduction in exclusion of and discrimination against those people affected by mental disorders would enable their families to live a much better life. Dr Inderjit Walia, president , IPHA, said the focus on mental health was in recognition of the increasing burden of mental and brain disorders on a large number of people and their families. Prof Rajesh Kumar, Head, Department of Community Medicine, extended an offer to everyone to become members of IPHA and work towards betterment of the public health system. In her keynote address, Prof Savita Malhotra, Head, Department of Psychiatry, said the spectrum of mental illness was different in various age groups while the overall prevalance of the problem was quite worrying. She said myth and ignorance about mental illness at various stages made the problem worse. Nearly 150 people participated in the programme The Chandigarh branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) also observed World Health Day by organising a function at the Dr P.N. Chhutani Memorial Complex in Sector 35. Dr G.S. Kochhar, president , IMA, Chandigarh , in his welcome address, said health had been defined in the WHO constitution as a state of complete mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of a disease or infirmity. He said alcohol and drug abuse was a major problem globally and a large number of people die due to this. In 2000, one suicide occurred every 40 seconds due to stress, which was a major factor behind mental illness, he said. Dr Ajit Awasthi, consultant psychiatrist, PGI, described various anxiety disorders and ways to diagnose them. He said anxiety was an unpleasant emotional state and the technology at our disposal was well-equipped to treat such disorders. Speaking on management of epilepsy, Dr Vivek Lal, consultant neurologist, PGI, said in 90 per cent of cases, the cause could not be ascertained. He also discussed the drug treatment for various types of epilepsy. The scientific session was followed by an interaction with the members of the audience. The Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, organised a camp at Daddu majra village to motivate those using drugs and alcohol reinforcing the theme of the year — mental health. Organised in association with the Trained Nurses Association of India and the Servants of People Society, a social organisation, it was inaugurated by Prof S.B.S. Mann, Director-Principal,
GMCH. He praised the local community leaders for actively participating in the programme. According to Prof B.S. Chavan, Head, Psychiatry Department, GMCH, complete detoxification required approximately 15 days. The one-day camp organised today was essentially aimed at initiating this process, in which 52 patients attended, who would be followed up in the regular clinic on Tuesday in the GMCH. Ms Premlata, nursing sister, GMCH, delivered a lecture on remedial measures for stress relief in nursing. Ms Rajinder Dhadda, nursing superintendent, General Hospital, Sector 16, highlighted the role of administrators in early identification in employees. Ms S. Tomar from the PGI spoke on causative factors of stress in the nursing profession.
Seminar on stress-free
life Chandigarh, April 7 Speaking on the occasion, Mr
B. K. Mittal, SE (Irrigation), in the Haryana government, analysed various reasons which generated stress and tension. Jealousy, anger, ego, bitterness and hasty actions were among the reasons cited for stress. Simplicity, humility, positive thoughts and respect for all were suggested as remedies to avoid tension by Mr Mittal. Dr Pushpa Chaudhry emphasised the need for
self-introspectation, adequate feeling of security and harmony for stress-free life. Dr Asha Gupta of the Department of the Sociology, Panjab University, also spoke. The lectures were followed by an open discussion. Over 80 eminent citizens from various walks of life participated in the seminar. Ms Gursharan Bains proposed a vote of thanks. |
Sunil Kumar, a promising spiker Chandigarh, April 7 Narrating his experiences he said, the best match they played was against Korea in semi-final where they fought valiantly till the end. Sunil, who is a class XI student of Shivalik Public School, Sector 41 said he was grateful to his coach Mohan Nagreta, whose coaching helped him a lot, his school Principal Mr D.S. Bedi and Mr Vijay Pal Singh vice-president of the Volleyball Federation of India for their timely help. Sunil was also given annual scholarship of Rs 5000/- and sports kit by TCIL-IT Computer Education and Training Centre Sector 22. Manoj Dhiman ,centre head, told they will further help Sunil and other promising players if they continued performing well on national level. It may be recalled that it was Sunil whose superb performance at Junior National Volleyball Championship at Gurgaon forced the VFI selectors to select him for the Indian camp which was held from January 1, 2001 to February 28, 2001. Sunil has also been selected for the national coaching camp to be held at Bangalore from April 10 in preparation of Indian Volleyball team’s participation in the Asian qualifying tournament for the World Junior Men Volleyball Championship to be held at Islamabad from May 10 to 19. Last year also Sunil had attended the national camp for ‘Children of Asia’ meet held in Russia but could not made it to final team. Mr Nagreta, Sunil’s coach said this did not deter him for working hard and now he was one of the key probables for the Indian senior team. Sunil had earlier helped his school win the CBSE National Volleyball Championship held at Bhilai (MP) in December last year. Then in UT Junior Volleyball Championship and UT Inter-School Championship, he helped his team win gold medal. |
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Yoga camp
inaugurated Chandigarh, April 7 Mr Raj Kumar Goyal, Mayor, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, and a keen yoga trainee was also present on the occasion. Mr Paul stressed the need for creating awareness among the masses for adopting yoga techniques which, were immensely helpful for curing all kinds of common ailments. Later, Mr Goyal told this reporter that since the last year they had made the yoga learning at Divya Yog Mandir free of cost for the benefit of society. Ms Shashi Shah, a Phd. in Physics who is now devoting her full time to teaching yoga techniques to ladies said there were separate timings for ladies, who are trained on first floor hall, and for children also. Ms Shah said she was helped by three lady instructors. Mr Surinder Garg, another person associated with yoga activities at the centre, said “we do not want to commercialise the yoga like some other centres and like to help people avail themselves of benefits from this ancient Indian technique”. Mr S.K. Goyal, another keen lover of yoga, said they would like to expand their services for providing free yoga techniques to other areas like SAS Nagar and also Modern Housing Complex where several yoga lovers were residing. |
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Athletics meet begins Dera Bassi, April 7 Two rounds of kabaddi and volleyball and one of tug of war were organised for civilians, while one round each of volleyball and tug of war were held for police teams. Mr HS Bhullar, DSP, informed that the finals and valedictory function would be held on April 11. The results of today’s matches are as: Civil: In the first round of kabaddi: Kheri Gujran defeated Dappar, Dyalpura beat Jawaharpur and Tiwana won the game from Dera Jagadhri. In the second round Bijanpur, Dyalpura defeated Kheri Gujran and Mehamedpur. In the volleyball completions Ramgarh Bhudda, Lalru, Samgoli B, Tasimbali, Mubarikpur B, Dera Bassi and Samgoli A defeated Tiwana, Zirakpur, Mubarikpur A, Dera Bassi B, Miyanpur B, Miyanpur A, Meerpur and Singhpura, respectively. In the first round of rassa kassi Dappar B and Dappar A defeated Ramgarh Bhudda and Kheri Gujran, respectively. While Tiwana defeated Dappar A in the second round. Finals of match will be played between Dappar B and Tiwana tomorrow. Police: In volleyball : Lalru police defeated Zirakpur and Dera Bassi defeated Mubarikpur. In rassa kassi, Lalru, Mubarikpur, Lalru and Dera Bassi defeated Dera Bassi , Zirakpur, Mubarikpur and
Zirakpur, respectively. |
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City club enter semi-finals Chandigarh, April 7 Brief scores: PDCA XI: 64 all out (Vishal Saini 16, Major Singh 5 for13, Harinder 3 for 14). CCC: 65 for two in 14.2 overs (Sandeep 29 n.o., Umesh 28 n.o.). Tomorrow, the Bedi Cricket Club will take on the Khalsa Cricket Club at 8.30 am.
Cricket meet Rahul Panta’s fine performance helped the DAV Coaching Centre in defeating the Eleven Star Cricket Club by 10 wickets in the Vth UT Summer League Cricket Tournament played at the Sector16 Cricket Stadium. Panta, a Himachal Pradesh Ranji player, scored unbeaten 53 runs and bagged five wickets for 16 runs. In other matches of the day, the Bombay CC beat the Hillions CC by 60 runs; the BBMB XI beat the Victorious CC by seven wickets; the Attawa Youth Club defeated the Sagar Sports Club by 50 runs; and the Godrej CC defeated the Punjab secretariat by five wickets.
Appointed Rakesh Bakshi, secretary of the Chandigarh Football Association, has been appointed match commissioner for the 5th National Football League Matches to be played at Goa from April 12 to 16. This information was received from the All-India Football Federation. |
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