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Tuesday, February 25th at 7:00 AM CST (US/Canada)

The Current State of Mental Health Care for Older Adults in India

Mental Health Care for Older Adults in India: Challenges and Innovations
- Prof. Sivakumar Palanimuthu Thangaraju

Role of Non-Governmental Organizations in Geriatric Mental Health Care: Indian Perspectives
- Mr. Premkumar Raja, Co-Founder, Nightingales Medical Trust

IPA promotes a global perspective on geriatric mental health.This upcoming webinar will explore the critical issue of mental health care for older adults in India, focusing on both the challenges and innovative solutions that can address this growing concern. Prof. Sivakumar Palanimuthu Thangaraju will provide insights into the unique mental health needs of the elderly, highlighting systemic gaps and age-specific conditions like dementia and depression. Mr. Premkumar Raja, Co-Founder of Nightingales Medical Trust, will discuss the pivotal role that non-governmental organizations play in supporting geriatric mental health care, from raising awareness to providing direct services. Together, these experts will offer a comprehensive perspective on the current state of mental health care for seniors and the potential for positive change through collaboration and community-driven efforts.

IPA Webinar Series, Program Organizers:

Prof Myrra Vernooij-Dassen, PhD Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre Chair, IPA Webinar Task Force The Netherlands	Robert Madan MD FRCPC Deputy Chief of Staff, Baycrest, Canada	Prof Maria I. Lapid, MD Professor of Psychiatry Mayo Clinic, United States

Other International Learning Opportunities:

I-GeMH Rounds: Friday February 21 at 8 am Eastern Time
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in Late Life Depression - Still a Gold Standard?

Presenter:
Prof. Sivakumar Palanimuthu Thangaraju
Professor of Psychiatry
Head, Geriatric Psychiatry Unit
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
Hon. Secretary, Indian Association for Geriatric Mental Health

Learning Objectives:
Discuss the evidence for efficacy and safety of ECT in late life depression
Discuss the clinical utility of ECT in the context of emerging newer therapeutic options for late life depression
Discuss the challenges in the utilization of ECT in routine clinical practice

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