Join us in our mission to raise awareness about depression and promote mental health initiatives supported by organizations like the National Alliance for Mental Health. With insights from experts in psychiatry, including Roy Kallivayalil, we aim to foster a community that prioritizes mental well-being.
National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMH) India was established on 28 April 2009, aiming to address crucial issues related to mental health, including conditions like depression. As part of its ongoing efforts, NAMH will introduce a new Board of Trustees on 07.10.24, which includes prominent figures in the field of psychiatry. The new leadership comprises: 1. President - Dr. Roy Kallivayalil, 2. Vice-President - Dr. UC Garg from Agra, 3. Secretary - Dr. Varghese P Punnoose from Kottayam, 4. Joint-Secretary - Dr. George Varghese K, 5. Treasurer - Mr. Tomy Mathew, 6. Dr. PG Saji, and 7. Dr. P. Joseph Varghese.
Founded on 28 April 2009 in Kottayam, India, as a Public Charitable Trust, this organization aims to advance mental health in all its aspects and dimensions, particularly focusing on issues such as depression. The founder Trustees include notable figures in the field of Psychiatry and mental health advocacy, such as President Dr. Roy Kallivayalil, who has made significant contributions to mental health awareness, including initiatives aligned with the National Alliance for Mental Health. The team also features Vice-President Dr. JK Trivedi from Lucknow, Secretary Dr. Varghese P Punnoose from Kottayam, and Joint-Secretary Dr. UC Garg from Agra. Other key members include Treasurer Mr. Tomy Mathew, Dr. George Varghese K, Dr. PG Saji, Dr. P. Joseph Varghese, Dr. KJ James, and Dr. KC Baby.
1. To promote and advance the subject of mental health and allied sciences, including areas such as depression, across all their different branches.
2. To enhance the mental health of individuals and provide mental health education, while advocating for Person Centered Medicine in its various aspects.
3. To support the prevention, control, treatment, and relief of all mental disabilities, including those related to depression.
4. To foster national and international collaboration in the field of mental health among professionals, including psychiatry and general health practitioners.
5. To encourage collaboration between mental health, psychiatry, other medical specialties, and the general public to improve overall mental well-being.
6. To protect the human rights, legal rights, and economic rights of psychologically disadvantaged individuals, ensuring equality of opportunities for all.
7. To drive research in the field of mental health, addressing issues related to mental health in the country, and supporting initiatives like the National Alliance for Mental Health.
8. To uphold ethical standards in the practice of mental health, ensuring quality care in psychiatry and related fields.
9. To promote interaction and information exchange among care providers, caregivers, and service users to create a supportive community.
10. To publish books, journals, or other materials on mental health and related subjects for mental health and general health professionals, teachers, students, social workers, and community gatekeepers, including insights from experts like Roy Kallivayalil.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission to combat issues like depression and promote mental health awareness through organizations such as the National Alliance for Mental Health, alongside the insights of experts in psychiatry like Roy Kallivayalil.
