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AWARD TO RECOGNISE PROGRESSIVE AND SENSIBLE REPORTING ON ISSUES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH

​Message from Hon. Secretary
 
Mental illness is often marked with stigma which remains a huge barrier to receiving help. Responsible members of public and organizations have a duty to ensure that persons suffering from mental illness are not prejudiced or marginalized.
 
Print and electronic media are powerful mediums which can positively influence public opinion and bring about a change in the way society treats mentally ill. Another important aspect being the sensitivity with which the deaths by suicide are depicted in the news items. One should not reveal the identity of the victim and sensationalise the unfortunate event; it is important that the aggrieved family members are not further traumatized.
 
The Psychiatric Society of Goa hence has decided to institute an annual award to acknowledge progressive and sensitive reporting in print and electronic media.
 

Dr. Wenona Fernandes Hon. Secretary

Winner : 2019

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Award 2020
Applications are invited from journalists [ in Goa] reporting in print / electronic media to apply for the award.

​The last date for submission is 10th Sept 2020
Download Application form for Journalist Award 2020

  Award winning article 2019

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Completed application form along with the attachment of the news item (in form of pdf document/ mp3 /mp4 file, as applicable) should be sent to :
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Hon. Secretary, Psychiatric Society of Goa via email on : psychiatricsocietygoa@gmail.com
Or     

alternatively may be dropped at following address:
C/o Dr. Ravindra Agrawal Antarman Centre,
401/B, Sunteck Kanaka Towers Patto Plaza – Panaji, Goa
Ph: 7028784807

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Young people today are soon becoming major targets of mental health issues given the stigma, lack of professionals and awareness. Today, on World Mental Health Day, NT BUZZ highlights the theme, ‘Young people and mental health in a changing world’
Danuska Da Gama I NT BUZZ

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The selected journalist will be felicitated during the Annual Conference of Psychiatric Society of Goa ' GPsyCon 2020'.


In case of clarification needed :

Dr. Wenona Fernandes: 
wenona13@gmail.com 
​9823189113


Dr. Ravindra Agrawal: 
ravigoa@gmail.com 
​9623453635

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