Rangat, June 14: A Specialist Mental Health Camp along with an Awareness Programme under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan was organized at Community Health Centre (CHC), Rangat on June 12. The camp provided free psychiatric and psychological consultation services to the general public. The specialist services were rendered by Dr. Aathira J. Prakash, MBBS, MD (Psychiatry), Psychiatrist from Dr. R.P. District Hospital, Mayabunder.
During the camp, psychiatric consultation and counselling services were provided to needy patients. A total of 12 patients, including both new and follow-up cases, received specialist consultation, counselling, and psychiatric medicines as required.
Meanwhile, as part of the observance of the International Day of Yoga 2026 and the ongoing Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, an Awareness Talk, Yoga and Meditation Session were organized yesterday at Atal Bihari Vajpayee (ABV) Panchayat Hall, Rangat. At the outset, Dr. B. Bindu Kumar, Medical Officer (Homoeopathy), CHC Rangat welcomed the gathering. Shri Deepanshu Vohra, Assistant Commissioner, Middle Andaman, Rangat, appreciated the efforts being undertaken under the NCORD mechanism and encouraged the public, especially youth, to adopt healthy lifestyles, practice yoga regularly, and stay away from tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and other harmful addictions.
The main resource person, Dr. Aathira J. Prakash, Psychiatrist, Dr. R.P. District Hospital, Mayabunder, delivered an interactive awareness session focusing on the role of yoga and mindfulness in promoting mental well-being. The session underscored the importance of early intervention, family support, and community awareness in preventing addiction and promoting recovery. Dr. B. Bindu Kumar, Medical Officer (Homoeopathy), CHC Rangat, highlighted the objectives of the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan.