The proposational contribution of mental disorders to total disease burden in India has almost doubled since 1990. In South Africa, almost a third of the population has experienced some form of common mental disorder in their lifetime.
Research has shown that a strong focus on community mental health is critical while the national mental health programs in India and South Asia including governance structures need to be strengthened.
The event was aimed at bringing academics, researchers, and practitioners together. They shared their experiences on mental health in India and South Africa.
The event was organized by the two affiliate groups of JBI from India and South Africa on 8th September 2023. JBI is a global organisation promoting and supporting evidence-based decisions that improve health and health service delivery. JBI offers a unique range of solutions to access, appraise and apply the best available evidence.
Program Schedule
| Session 1 | Chairperson: Dr Nontembiso Magida, JBI Ekurhuleni |
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13:30-14:00 IST 10:00-10:30 SAST |
Welcome: Dr Edith Madela-Mntla (University of Pretoria) Introduction to JBI-Ekurhuleni, Dr Jayati Kusari Introduction to JBI-CPHR, Prof. Denny John |
| Session 2 |
Mental Health in India and South Africa Chairpersons: Prof Jannie Hugo, University of Pretoria; Dr. Nirmalya Mukherjee, JBI-CPHR |
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14:00-14:15 IST 10:30-10:45 SAST
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Community Mental Health in India Dr. Chitra Venkateswaran, Mehac Foundation |
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14:15-14:30 IST 10:45-11:00 SAST |
Mental Health in South Africa Dr Dennilee Naicker, Specialist Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pretoria |
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14:30-14:45 IST 11:00-11:15 SAST |
Q & A led by Chairpersons |
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14:45-15:00 IST 11:15-11:30 SAST |
Tea Break |
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15:00-15:15 IST 11:30-11:45 SAST |
Evidence on Mental Health Chairpersons: Dr. Chitra Venkateswaran, Mehac Foundation; Dr K Maaroganye Psychiatrist Ekurhuleni District, South Africa |
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15:15-15:30 IST 11:45-12:00 SAST |
Economics of Mental Health Prof. Denny John, Co-Director, JBI-CPHR |
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15:30-15:45 IST 12:00-12:15 SAST |
Mental Health and Social Stigma among healthcare providers during COVID-19 Dr. Geetha R. Menon, Scientist-F, ICMR-National Institute of Medical Statistics, New Delhi |
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15:45-16:00 IST 12:15-12:30 SAST |
Mehac case study Dr. Poornima Sunder, Clinical.Director and Consultant, Mehac Foundation |
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16:00-16:15 IST 12:30-12:45 SAST |
South Africa case study: Community oriented Substance use programme Dr Urvisha Bhoora, University of Pretoria |
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16:15-16:30 IST 12:45-13:00 SAST |
Yoga and mental health Ms Carish Bhim, Psychologist & Yoga specialist |
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16:30-16:45 IST 13:00-13:15 SAST |
Indian case study: Mental health status of the health professionals and managers after Balasore train accidents in the state of Odisha in India Dr Prasanta Roy, Institute of Psychiatry, Kolkata |
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16:45-17:00 IST 13:15-13:30 SAST |
Voices from the field Mental Health Nurse/Volunteer/Care-giver |
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17:00-17:15 IST 13:30-13:45 SAST |
Q & A |
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17:15-17:20 IST 13:45-14:00 SAST |
Vote of thanks Dr. Paramita Bhattacharya, JBI-CPHR |