Improvement of the mental health of the senior citizens
To formulate and advise on the standards of education and training for medical and auxiliary personnel in Geriatric Psychiatry and to recommend adequate teaching facilities for the purpose. To deal with any matters relating to mental health of concern to the country and to do all other things as are cognate to the subjects of the Geriatric Mental Health.
“The elder in India are soon going to outnumber the 0-14 population by 2050, with a projected estimate of 36% of the population share. There is a commendable stride in societal change and health care facilities in the sub-continent, which has given rise to this exponential increase in the ageing demographic . . . “
Message from General Secretary
Dr. P. T. Shiva Kumar
“It is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to all visitors, members, and stakeholders of our community. Our association is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well-being of older adults, recognizing the unique challenges they face as they age.”
Contact Details:
Secretariat Office:
Dr. P T Sivakumar Hony. Gen. Secretary Dept. of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences, Bangalore 560029