PU, MSU sign MoU to promote psychiatric training

University will provide professional training in psychological skills, psychotherapy techniques to students

LAHORE: Punjab University (PU) and Michigan State University (MSU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote education and training in psychiatric and psychological issues of the students.

The MoU states that the MSU Department of Psychiatry would provide professional training in psychological skills, psychiatric diagnostic concepts and psychotherapy techniques to students in the institute.

The topics may include understanding mental health concepts and symptoms, psychiatric disorders including models of trauma, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, substance use and dependency, family conflict, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents.

Additionally, support would include other topics such as conducting assessments and treatment planning, discussing psychosocial support and utilizing interdisciplinary mental health teams.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 17^th, 2020.