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CM rues paucity of clinical psychologists
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 25 2016:
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh today said that there is paucity of qualified clinical psychologists in Manipur.
The Chief Minister added that he is open to the idea of opening another training centre in addition to the Department of Clinical Psychology at RIMS so as to make up for the shortage of qualified clinical psychologists.
He was speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural function of the 42nd National Annual Conference of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists 2016 (42nd NACIACP) held on the theme "Psychosocial Conflict Resolution : Role of Psychologists" at the Jubilee Hall of RIMS.
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The conference was organised by the Department of Clinical Psychology, RIMS.
He also stated that he would look into the teaching programme of graduate and post graduate levels in Psychology which is required for feeding M Phil course in Clinical Psychology.
O Ibobi also lauded the organisers for organising such a National level conference at the right time to help resolve the conflict situation which causes both mental and physical traumas to the people.
A souvenir was released by the Chief Minister on the occasion.
The function was presided by Prof Amool Ranjan Singh, President IACP, Director RINPAS and HOD Clinical Psychology RINPAS, Ranchi.
Dr Ng Bijoy Singh, Chairman, Manipur Pollution Control Board, was present as the special guest while Dr S Rita Devi, Director RIMS, Dr N Heramani Singh HOD Dept of Psychiatry and i/c HOD Dept.
of Clinical Psychology RIMS and Dr Kalpana Srivastava, general secretary IACP were present as the guests of honour.
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