Workshop on Cultural Competence and Evidence Based Practices in Mental Health Care in Diverse Societies
A Two-day state level workshop was conducted on Cultural Competence and Evidence Based Practices in Mental Health Care in Diverse Societies organised by Department of Psychology, Delhi-NCR campus on 16thand 17th August, 2019. Forty-three participants attended the workshop. The objective of the workshop was to sensitise the mental health professionals to approach mental health issues in a culturally relevant manner without losing its evidence base. Modules for the workshop are developed based on research conducted as part of the US-Indo 21st century knowledge initiative award in collaboration with MIAMI university (Oxford Ohio, USA) funded by USIEF. The workshop began with an inaugural in the presence of Campus Director Rev. Dr. Fr. Viju P. Devasy, Co-ordinator Dr Surekha Chukkali and Faculty In charge Dr Padmakumari along with other faculty of Department of Psychology. Ms Kavan, Assistant Professor set the context by briefly explaining the updated mental health policy by the go...