KMCH Sempora organises mental health camp at Lasjan

Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCH) Sempora on Monday organised a free mental health and psychiatric camp at Lasjan in Srinagar.

The camp was organised by the Department of Psychiatry, KMCH.

During the camp, senior consultants and resident doctors from the department examined and treated patients suffering from various psychiatric and psychological ailments.

Patients attending the camp were provided free consultation and medicines, said a press release. The doctors who attended the camp included Dr Altaf Malla, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry; Dr Shazia Kouser, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry; Dr Insha, Resident Doctor, Department of Psychiatry; and Dr Mehreen Imran, Junior Resident, Department of Psychiatry. The camp was the second mental health  programme organized by KMCH as part of its broader community healthcare initiative aimed at extending specialized medical services to underserved areas.

Speaking on the occasion, the doctors emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment of mental health disorders.

They highlighted that awareness and community support play a crucial role in addressing mental health challenges and reducing the stigma associated with seeking psychiatric care.

The team also interacted with local residents and educated them about common mental health conditions, stress management, depression, anxiety disorders, and the need to seek professional help whenever required.

The local residents and civil society appreciated the initiative and urged the institution to continue organizing such camps in different localities.

The KMCH reiterated their commitment to promoting mental well-being and ensuring that quality mental healthcare services reach people at their doorsteps. They said more such outreach camps would be organized in the future to create awareness and improve access to mental health services across Kashmir.