Events

Amity Institute of Clinical Psychology (AICP), Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon  organized  one day online programme by the name Prevention and Treatment of Tobacco Addiction on World No Tobacco Day 29^th May, 2020. Dr. Mustafa Nadeem Kirmani(Associate Professor), Dr. Mehfooz Ahmed(Assistant Professor) the faculties of AICP and M. Phil Clinical Psychology trainees participated in the program. Dr. Mehfooz Ahmed was the coordinator of the program. The basic concepts related with tobacco addiction were discussed for getting more clarity about the symptoms, etiology, theories of tobacco addiction, types, treatment and relapse prevention of the disorder. Subsequently, trainees share the experience with the tobacco addict patients and the family members. The programme also highlighted the strategies for early identification and prevention of tobacco use in the community. The current situation was discussed in the light of social psychological perspective. The role play was done to understand practical aspect in tobacco addiction. If the patient has strong will power social support, positive attitude and the proper treatment then it is not impossible to quit tobacco consumption. The prevention strategies like sensitization, psychoeducation were discussed. The programme emphasized the role of practical and service oriented aspects in community.