2-Day State Level Continuing Rehabilitation Education Programme Held at RIMS, Imphal

The Department of Clinical Psychology, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, organized a two-day State Level Continuing Rehabilitation Education (CRE) Programme on the theme “Identifying and Assessing Neurodevelopmental Conditions and Disruptive Behaviour” at the Jubilee Hall, RIMS.

The inaugural session was attended by Professor G. Sunil Kumar Sharma, Director, RIMS, Imphal, as the Chief Guest; Dr. Sameeta Ng., Head, Department of Clinical Psychology, as the President; Professor N. Sanjib Singh, Medical Superintendent, RIMS Hospital; and Professor L. Rajesh Singh, Dean (Academic), RIMS, as the Guests of Honour.

In his address, Professor G. Sunil Kumar Sharma expressed pride in the Department of Clinical Psychology for organizing its first CRE programme, calling it a significant achievement for RIMS. He emphasized that the theme on neurodevelopmental conditions and disruptive behaviour was both relevant and crucial in the present context, highlighting the need for early detection and multidisciplinary intervention. He also announced plans to establish a dedicated Autism Clinic at RIMS, citing the growing importance of specialized care for children with developmental challenges.

The two-day programme aims to enhance the knowledge and clinical competencies of professionals in mental health and rehabilitation, focusing on the assessment and management of neurodevelopmental and disruptive behaviour disorders.

Faculty members, clinicians, postgraduate trainees, and students took part actively in the event, which featured sessions on evidence-based assessment tools, intervention techniques, and the latest advancements in clinical and rehabilitation psychology.

The event served as a valuable platform for capacity building and knowledge exchange among mental health professionals in Manipur and beyond.