Antara hosted a powerful session addressing psychiatric emergencies in children and adolescents, bringing together healthcare professionals, social workers, and mental health experts.

 

Ward Systems & Challenges

Mr. Nitai Chand Mukherjee shared insights on the operational system of the Child Ward, followed by Ms. Trisha Maity highlighting frontline challenges lastly Ms. Sayani Naskar who shared about child emergencies.

 

Expert Panel Discussion

Moderated by Dr. Soumya Chatterjee, Chief Psychiatrist, the panel included Dr. Bappaditya Chowdhury, Dr. Radhika M.S., Mr. Nitai Chand Mukherjee, and Ms. Sabana Yashmi, discussing system gaps, ethical dilemmas, and collaborative solutions.

 

Key Technical Sessions:

 

Early warning signs & legal safeguards – Dr. Bappaditya Chowdhury

 

Managing suicidality, aggression, substance use & anxiety – Dr. Radhika M.S.

 

Non-pharmacological interventions – Ms. Sabana Yashmi

 

The programme concluded with a dynamic forum discussion and feedback session, reaffirming Antara’s commitment to child mental health.

 

We would like to thank Intas Pharmaceuticals for being the official sponsors for the programme.