Post Graduate Institute of Behavioural & Medical Sciences, Raipur (PGIBAMS)

Dr. Prakash Narayan Shukla is the founder member and also the director of the Post Graduate Institute of Behavioural & Medical Sciences (PGIBAMS). With an M.B.B.S., from Jabalpur University, D.P.M.. and MD in Psychiatry from K.M. Seth of P.G. Medicin nd MD in Psychiatry from K.M. Seth of P.G. Medicine & Research, Ahmedabad, Dr. Shukla has worked extensively for over a period of 27 years in the field of Psychiatry as a faculty in reputed institutions as well as a practicing Private Consultant Psychiatrist. A seer, visionary and a dedicated member towards eradicating the causes of psychiatric problems in society, Dr. Shukla aimed at establishing his own institute. PGIBAMS is a result of his hard work, commitment and diligence, that became fully operational in August, 2003. Some accolades won by Dr. Shukla include, numerous publications and presentations in CIPCON. In the past, he has been the President of I.P.S., Central Zone 2001-2002 and winner of Prof. B. B. Sethi Oration Award, Central Zone, 2007. Dr. Shukla has been a part of many national and international conferences and has successfully organized National Mid Term C.M.E. Programme at Raipur in 2007. To reach out to the different strata of society and help individuals overcome neurological and psychiatric disorders, through education, enlightenment and service, which is within the reach of all and at the same time comparable to the best in the world. There are different hieroglyphic shades lurking in our subconscious. Life’s kaleidoscope gives a testimony to that. Whatever progress that has been made in the field of behavioural sciences is just the tip of an iceberg. There are numerous issues to be touched upon and worked on. Our mission is to unravel such aspects that are within and beyond clinical scope. We aim to embark upon promoting, through academic and professional endeavors, growth and development in the areas of mental health, neuro-sciences and other related subjects keeping in mind the needs of an underdeveloped state like Chhattisgarh and its bordering states maintaining close alliance with national and international agencies. We are gearing ourselves towards reducing the gap between the demand for mental health services and the support provided towards it by making the organization an advanced centre for service, training and research in tune with the global trends and development in these fields. The rapid advancements in the field of technology and globalization have their drastic impact on us. Out there in the human jungle probably a lone soul in the form a struggling professional, a successful businessman, an aspiring entrepreneur or an ignorant parent, a confused child, a broken home need help. The thrust on public awareness towards mental health is still limited. Addressing different psychological issues that are considered to be stigmas in the society, counseling and supporting psychological concerns on the face of environmental and social change or disasters etc are myriad aspects we want to bring under our fold. We are launching a massive awareness campaign through print and electronic media or organize conferences, symposia etc. ...view more