KASTURBA MEDICAL COLLEGE

MANIPAL
(A constituent unit of MAHE, Manipal)

KARNATAKA MEDICAL COUNCIL

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PSYCHIATRY UPDATE
Golden
2025
Jubilee Suicide – Bridging Research and Clinical Practice
1974-2024

Saturday, 11th October 2025 Sunday, 12th October 2025

&
(9.00AM – 4.45PM) (8.00AM – 4.30PM)

Venue:
rd
Dr TMA Pai Auditorium, 3 Floor, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Dr PSVN Sharma Dr Savitha Soman

Professor Professor and Head
Department of Psychiatry Department of Psychiatry
Organizing Secretary Organizing Chairperson

Dr Anil K Bhat
Dean
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
 PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
Day 1 - Saturday, 11th October 2025

9:00 - 9:15 Inauguration

9:15 - 10:00 Psychosocial constructs involving Dr Aravind Raj E
suicide and its classification Additional Professor of Psychiatric Social Work,
National Institute of Mental Health and
Neurosciences, Bengaluru
10:00 - 10:45 Trends and meanings of suicide Dr Anil Prabhakaran
statistics in India Professor & Head of Psychiatry,
Government Medical College,
Thiruvananthapuram
10:45 - 11:00 Tea Break
11:00 - 11: 45 Suicide: The global picture Dr Deepa Ramaswamy
Professor of Psychiatry,
Christian Medical College, Vellore
11.45 - 12.30 Brain biology and probable Dr Guru Gowda
evolutionary significance of Associate Professor of Psychiatry,
suicidal behaviour NIMHANS, Bengaluru
12:30 - 13:15 Panel discussion Dr Arti Behl
Suicide: Intersection with the Consultant Psychiatrist,
law and media Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru
Dr Sadhanand C
Consultant Psychiatrist,
Arcees Hospital, Erode
Dr Kiran Kumar PK
Professor of Psychiatry,
A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and
Research Centre, Mangaluru
Dr Anil Kakunje (Moderator)
Professor of Psychiatry,
Yenepoya Medical College, Mangaluru
13:15 - 14:15 Lunch Break
14:15 - 15:45 MAAMHP Oration: Mr Sainath Palagummi
The socio-political causation Journalist, author of the book,
of suicide “Everybody Loves a Good Drought” and
founder of the “People's Archive of
Rural India (PARI)”.
16:00 - 16:45 PG Quiz – Prelims / MAAMHP Meeting (In a separate hall)
 Day 2 - Sunday, 12th October 2025

8:00 - 9:00 PG Quiz - Finals Dr Sonia Shenoy

Associate Professor of Psychiatry,
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Dr Praveen A Jain
Lecturer of Psychiatric Social Work,
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Mr Anirudh Rajan
Lecturer of Clinical Psychology,
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
9:00 - 9:45 Suicide and psychiatric disorders Dr Ravindra N Munoli
Additional Professor of Psychiatry,
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
9.45 - 10.30 Suicide in sub-populations Dr Anil Kumar MN
Associate Professor of Psychiatry,
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
10:30 - 11.15 Suicide crisis syndrome: Overview, Dr Vikas Menon
validity and utility of an emerging Associate Professor of Psychiatry,
suicide specific diagnosis Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical
Education and Research, Puducherry
11:15 - 11:30 Tea Break
11:30 - 12:15 Cultural and religious Dr Rajeshkrishna Bhandary
perspectives of suicide Associate Professor of Psychiatry,
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
12:15 – 13:00 The conundrum of ending one's life Mr Anirudh Rajan
Lecturer of Clinical Psychology,
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
13:00 - 13:45 Lunch break
13:45 - 14:30 Surviving Suicide attempts Dr Savitha Soman
Professor & Head of Psychiatry,
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
14:30 - 15:15 Panel Discussion Dr P V Bhandary
Suicide helpline: Philosophy, Medical Director and Psychiatrist,
organisation and audit Dr. A.V. Baliga Memorial Hospital, Udupi
Dr Meena K S Iyer
Professor and Head, Department of Mental
Health Education, National Institute of Mental
Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru
Ms Anagha Deshmukh
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology,
Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal
Dr Ranganath R Kulkarni (Moderator)
Professor and Head of Psychiatry, Dharwad
Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences,
Dharwad
15:15 - 16:00 Poster Presentation
16:00 - 16:30 Valedictory
Dear all,
The Department of Psychiatry at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, is
delighted to extend a warm invitation to our much-anticipated Psychiatry
Update 2025. This year, we're focusing on a profoundly important and
challenging topic: Suicide.
As healthcare professionals, understanding and addressing suicide is
more critical than ever. This comprehensive update will bring together
leading experts to explore the multifaceted aspects of suicide.
Join us for engaging discussions and thought-provoking presentations
designed to enhance your knowledge in this vital area. Your participation
is invaluable as we work together to combat this pressing public health
issue. We look forward to welcoming you to Manipal for an insightful and
impactful event.

Registration Fee
MAHE - `1250 | NON-MAHE - `1750
Spot (MAHE/NON-MAHE) - `2000
Last date for registration: 30th September 2025

Please make the payment, save the transaction ID and a screenshot

of the payment receipt, then proceed with the registration.

Online payment link:

https://tinyurl.com/3e8xw2cs

Online registration link:

https://tinyurl.com/registerpsyupdate

For queries regarding registration and payments

[email protected]
 Poster Presentation for Postgraduates
Abstract Submission
• Word Count: Abstracts must be 300 words or less.
• Content:
o Original Research abstracts need four sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, and
Conclusion.
o Case Reports/Series abstracts need four sections: Introduction, Case Summary and
Discussion.
• Submission Link: Use the electronic submission form at
https://tinyurl.com/abstractpsyupdate (Any delegate can submit the poster but only
postgraduates with a bonafide certificate from their HOD will be considered for awards)
• Deadline: 30th September 2025
• The authors of selected abstracts will be notified by email.
Poster Format & Design for Selected Abstracts
• File Type: Submit a single-page PDF with a maximum size of 20 MB.
• Dimensions: Design the poster in landscape mode with a screen size of 21 inches high x 37.5
inches wide.
• Headings:
o Original Research posters should include: Title (Authors with institutional affiliations),
Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References, and
Acknowledgements (if applicable).
o Case Reports/Series posters should include: Introduction, Case Summary, and
Discussion.
o Referencing: Follow the Vancouver referencing style.
• Submission Link: Use the electronic submission form at
https://tinyurl.com/posterpsyupdate (Any delegate can submit the poster but only
postgraduates with a bonafide certificate from their HOD will be considered for awards)
Awards & Recognition
• A team of experts will select three case reports/case series and three original research for
presentation and awards. The presenters of the selected posters will be notified by email.
• All accepted abstracts will receive a poster presentation certificate.
• All posters will be displayed digitally during the CME.

Postgraduate Quiz (Topic: Suicide)

• Eligibility: Registered postgraduates (MD/DPM/DNB Psychiatry, M.Phil Psychiatric Social
Work, M.Phil Clinical Psychology).
• Prelims: 4PM, 11th October 2025 at the venue in a written format (MCQs and Fill in the blanks).
The top 10 scorers (5 medical and 5 non-medical) will be randomly paired into five two-person
teams. The teams will be notified by 7 PM.
• Finals: 8AM, 12th October 2025 at the venue.
• Prizes: The top three teams will receive prizes.