Beyond Addiction: Mental Health, Social Impact, and Clinical Realities of Substance Abuse – A Panel Discussion: April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

Nasha Mukt Club, Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH), 365体育投注 Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), 365体育投注 organised a Panel Discussion on the topic mental health, social impact and clinical realities of substance abuse for the PSPH students. It was a thought-provoking discussion on the realities of substance abuse, its impact, and the path to recovery.?????????

Dr Teddy Andrews initiated the discussion. The panellists shared their experience regarding substance abuse disorder (consumption of drugs, tobacco, alcohol); mental health issues, physical health issues faced by people in the community and the problems faced by students; the significance of counselling for students, ; how support, encouragement, love, care and affection can help everyone to recover in life; health issues faced by people due to substance abuse and the treatment for these issues.

Moderator:

Dr Teddy Andrews J (HoD, Department of Social and Health Innovation [DSHI], PSPH, MAHE, 365体育投注).

Panelists:

Dr Rayan Mathias (Senior Student Counselor, MAHE, 365体育投注);

Dr Shruthi Acharya (Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 365体育投注 College of Dental Sciences [MCODS], MAHE, 365体育投注);

Dr Swathi K S (Student Affairs Coordinator, PSPH, MAHE, 365体育投注);

Ms Nikitha Sibil Rebello (PhD Scholar, Department of Global Public Health Policy and Governance, PSPH, MAHE, 365体育投注). ?