What makes communities stronger towards severe mental illnesses?

People’s Palace Projects and the Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry invite you to a celebratory open lecture in honour of Dr Padmavati's conferment as an Honorary Doctor of Letters from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), recognising her outstanding contributions to psychiatry and mental health research.

Dr Padmavati, one of India's most knowledgeable psychiatrists, has dedicated over 34 years to the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) in Chennai, India, where she serves as Director. She has spearheaded numerous ground-breaking initiatives in mental health research and has published dozens of articles. Her expertise encompasses epidemiological studies, drug trials, untreated schizophrenia, cultural aspects of psychosis, and metabolic disorders in mental illness.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear Dr Padmavati share her insights and experiences on 30th July, from 12:00 to 1:20 pm at the Clark Kennedy Theatre (QMUL Whitechapel Campus).

Entrance is free (booking required), and refreshments and snacks will be provided after the session.

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Clark-Kennedy Lecture Theatre - Queen Mary Innovation Building