Dear Colleagues,

It is time once again to come together to discuss and deliberate on issues related to a broad range of current and emerging subjects of behavioural sciences. The canvas will obviously be wide as we know psychiatry itself is an overarching subject of medical sciences.

Indian Psychiatric Society crossed many milestones in its march towards progress and history paused in the years 1989 and 1999 at the capital of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, and again meeting in the Temple City in 2023. The serene, sublime and scenic surroundings make it one of the most beautiful cities in India. Bhubaneswar though a modern planned city has history dates to 7th Century BC with rich culture and heritage, offers illimitable opportunities to explore and savour.

Professional conferences do not just serve as a forum of interaction for delegates but also help to generate scientific fervour and interest in recent developments. The theme “Changing Landscapes in Mental Health Care” is chosen to highlight the ever-changing scientific understanding of psychiatry and how this knowledge gets translated into discovery and delivery of mental health needs of the community from time to time. An emphasis on scientific basis should help to dispel misconceptions in psychiatry and reduce stigma to a substantial degree.

It is heartening to note that the Organising Committee with Dr.Tophan Pati as Chairperson and Dr. Amrit Pattojoshi as Organizing Secretary are sparing no efforts to present a rich scientific and gastronomic repast in spite of hurdles beyond one’s anticipation. In addition, the cuisine of Odisha is to be experienced & enjoyed. All that they need is your enthusiastic participation in the scientific deliberations and at enchanting locales of city temples and blue sea at the abode of Lord Jagannath in Puri. We are looking to an enriching, enlightening and a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Let us all join together along with our families and carry forward our Society to cross yet another significant milestone.

Long live Indian Psychiatric Society!

Welcome to ANCIPS 2023.

Dr. N N Raju
President
Indian Psychiatric Society.