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Bengaluru – In a significant move aimed at enhancing mental healthcare across India, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) have entered into a collaborative partnership. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially signed on Tuesday, paving the way for joint research and training initiatives in the fields of mental health and neurosciences.
The agreement, inked by Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin of AFMS and Dr. Prathima Murthy, Director of NIMHANS, in Bengaluru, outlines a comprehensive framework for cooperation. This includes the implementation of joint academic programs, faculty exchange initiatives, and collaborative research projects.
The primary objective of this alliance is to strengthen mental healthcare delivery for both the civilian population and the personnel of the armed forces. The collaboration will focus on key areas such as mental health, forensic psychiatry, and community psychiatry. Furthermore, both institutions will explore avenues for joint funding to support impactful research endeavors.
NIMHANS officials emphasized that this partnership represents a crucial milestone in the ongoing efforts to improve mental health services throughout the nation. By pooling their expertise and resources, NIMHANS and AFMS aim to make significant strides in addressing the growing mental health needs of the country.
This alliance is expected to foster a synergistic environment, enabling the development of innovative approaches to mental healthcare and the advancement of knowledge in neurosciences.
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