Publication

Abstract : Over the course of pandemic, the Department of Psychiatry & National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has been working at various fronts, including emergency services, in-patient and out-patient services, consultation-liaison, telepsychiatry, community outreach, public education and research on mental health related to COVID 19. The Department of Psychiatry & NDDTC contributed at least 30-40% of residents along with two faculty members towards postings at AIIMS COVID centres throughout the year. Amidst pandemic, newer models of teachings, academics and exam assessments were built. Initiatives were undertaken to prevent social isolation among undergraduate and postgraduate students. In this monograph, we have compiled a collection of articles and writings to give an insight into learnings, experiences and capacities acquired in various realms. We hope that the monograph shall serve to capture the experiences of organizing services at the Department of Psychiatry and NDDTC, AIIMS, New Delhi.