National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, [NIOMHANS] Bangalore

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore it is a multi-disciplinary institute for patient care and academic pursuit in the field of mental health and neurosciences. NIMHANS is known for its high standard of clinical care, quality training, and cutting-edge research in frontier areas. NIMHANS gives priorities for comprehensive patient care, manpower development, and research which addresses societal needs.

NIMHANS has manpower developmental programs that nurture behavioral sciences, neurosciences, basic-biological sciences, and ancient health systems. NIMHANS admission can be done after appearing in its entrance test based on its eligibility criteria. The advancement in genomics, computational neuroscience, mathematical modeling, neuroimaging, molecular biology, and a host of new disciplines including public health, are being adopted by NIMHANS to help humanity and the public and to promote knowledge regarding mental health.

NIMHANS is recognized by Central Government for its eminent academic position, growth, and contributors than declared NIMHANS as Deemed University in 1994. NIMHANS works with the government and provides consultancy services for policy planning and monitoring strategies in the field of Mental health and Neurosciences. 

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National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Highlights:

The highlights of NIMHANS like address, contact details, type of university, year of establishment, facilities, and programs offered are mentioned below.

NIMHANS Courses:

NIMHANS provides various courses with various specializations as mentioned below.

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Departments:

NIMHANS has various departments and every department is provided with highly qualified and experienced faculty is given to provide all information regarding specific specializations.

Department of Biophysics:

The Department of Biophysics was established in 1958. The department provides information about how cellular and molecular processes give rise to complex physiological functions. The research department of biophysics emphasis is on understanding the etiology of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. The department of biophysics in NIMHANS offers M.Phil and Ph.D. courses

Department of Biostatistics:

The Department of Biostatistics was formed after realizing the scope of statistical methods in medical research in general and the development of psychometric and biometric methods. The department of biostatistics came with a focal point of providing statistical consultation and service to researchers, to impart training and academic teaching in biostatistical, computational and research methods. The department standardizes the collection of medical statistics and other relevant information at this institute.

Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry:

In 1957 the Child Guidance Clinic was established in NIMHANS later in 1968 the Mental Retardation Clinic was established. The department continues to provide a high-quality level of service delivery in the inpatient and outpatient sections. The department has to be strong contributors to advocacy and activism in the area of child and adolescent.

Department of Clinical and Adolescent Clinical Neuro Sciences:

The Department of Clinical and Adolescent Clinical Neuro Sciences does major areas of research like dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Brain Tumours, Epilepsy, Mitochondrial disorder, Movement disorders, Sleep disorders, and Traumatic Brain Injuries. After the inception of this department, there have been more than 50 scientific publications in the various peer-reviewed high impact national and international journal  

Department of Clinical Psychology:

The Department of Clinical Psychology was established in 1954. It's been the oldest department in the country to offer postgraduate training in clinical psychology. 

Department of Epidemiology:

The Department of Epidemiology was established in 1987. The department aims to build the gap between epidemiological understanding of mental, neurological, and substance use disorders, injuries, and non-communicable diseases. The department came into existence after realizing the importance of epidemiological inputs in mental health care systems and the delivery process.  

Department of Human Genetics:

The Department of Human Genetics was established in 1985 in NIMHANS. The department aims for better research and diagnosis of genetic disorders. Department activities include manpower development, teaching, and patient care. More than 100 undergraduate and postgraduate students have been trained on genetic and molecular research methodologies.

Department of Mental Health Education:

The department was founded in 1987. This department been an integral part of the institute and actively involved in teaching, research, and training activities in the field of health education. The Department of Mental Health Education is to prepare students, health care professionals, caregivers, and the community at large to promote health in individual and group settings.

Department of Neurochemistry:

The department is involved in diagnostics, research, and training. The Department of Neurochemistry provides basic information about fundamentals applied neurochemistry. Department offers high throughput mass spectrometry-based screening tests for inborn errors of metabolism. The department trains ph.D. students.

Department of Neurological Rehabilitation:

The department has been a national leader in the area of neurological rehabilitation and aims to evolve state-of-the-art approaches to patient care through services and research. This department has been a center of excellence and serves as a model for other departments of physical medicine and rehabilitation in the country.  

Department of Neuromicrobiology:

It is been the best academic department which is closely associated with the teaching program for postgraduates in neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, and nursing departments 

Department of Neuropathology:

The Department was developed in 1956 to serve as a diagnostic center in NIMHANS. The department includes several sub-sections like Histopathology, clinical pathology, hematology, electron microscopy, transfusion medicine, and human brain bank geared to provide comprehensive care for the inpatients at NIMHANS.

Department of Neurophysiology:

The Department of Neurophysiology was established in 1975 for understanding the brain functions from cell to consciousness. The department explores the pathophysiology of motor neuron disease, stress, anxiety, depression, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease.

Department of Neurosurgery:

The Department of Neurosurgery provides state of the art care for patients suffering from surgical diseases of the nervous system. This department is one of the largest department in the country and caters to a diverse population of patients suffering from diseases which affect the brain, spinal cord, spine, and peripheral nerves

Department of Neurovirology:

The Department of Neurovirology was established in 1986, it has expanded now and grown in all aspects of diagnosis, manpower development, teaching, and training with basic and applied research. The department has contributed significantly to all these areas including public health aspects. 

Department of Nursing:

The Department of Nursing has qualified and experienced teaching faculty which is involved in providing quality education to students who enrolled in various courses in the department. The department helps in making scientific presentations at various regional, national, and international conferences. it helps in the Research that executes in various projects directed towards the advancement of nursing service, education, and administration.

Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation:

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services is run by a multi-disciplinary team comprising of professionals from psychiatry, clinical psychology, psychiatric social work, psychiatric nursing, and vocational instructors. The department promotes the growth and development of mental health rehabilitation using an integrated multi-disciplinary approach and emphasis on rural areas which normally lack specialized services for mental health rehabilitation.

Department of Psychiatry:

The Department of Psychiatry was established in the mid-1950s. The department focus on improved teaching for MD course, more exposure to research methods in basic and translational research. Department provides Advanced training opportunities in special areas. The psychiatry department includes short-term training in psychiatry for health professionals.

The main objective of the department is to provide leadership in the country for the development of mental health sciences at various levels and conduct continuing medical education programs. To develop the island of excellence the department developed various centers to research causation, environmental determinants, and treatments of mental disorder.

Other Departments of NIMHANS/ Bangalore:

1. Transfusion Medicine and Hematology
2. Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology
3. Neuroanesthesia and Neurocritical care 
4. Psychiatric Social Work
5. Psychopharmacology
6. Speech Pathology and Audiology

NIMHANS Medical Centers:

NIMHANS has established many medical centers after realizing that Indian citizens have been changing phenomenally with the change in times. To overcome that situation NIMHANS has many medical centers to serve the public. 

NIMHANS Facilities:

The NIMHANS Bangalore has spread over 25 acres of land which is situated in the heart of the garden city, Bangalore. The campus has huge collection of flora and fauna generous and exotic varieties of plants been preserved on the campus. And it been a place for many migratory birds. NIMHANS concerns about the environment. The campus has set a trend in spreading green messages of conservation.

NIMHANS Research Center facilitating high quality and translatable research and providing leadership for national policy have been the hallmarks of NIMHANS. The research initiatives in NIMHANS have been inter-institutional and multi-disciplinary. Research areas like unraveling the molecular and sub-cellular mechanisms for the disease process, linking clinical status with structural, biochemical, and serological abnormalities searching for biomarkers.  

The Research Center of NIMHANS Bangalore provides information about the genetic basis for disease causation and developing prognostic and clinical predictors and diagnostic inventory/ checklists. NIMHANS has Biomedical Engineering Section that is responsible for testing, repairing, and maintaining proper and safe operating conditions. NIMHANS also include the Diagnostic Center with therapeutic pieces of equipment.

NIMHANS Bangalore has well-established and the well-stored library is available for students, staff, and doctors so the research programs move easily. The library adopts both national and international journals. The library gives online journal subscriptions to its students and staff so that students get convenient to study.

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences FAQ's:

1. What is the full form of NIMHANS?
   - National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences

2. Where is NIMHANS located?
   - NIMHANS located near Lakkasandra, Wilson Garden, Bangalore

3. What all programs are offered by NIMHANS?
   - NIMHANS offers Postgraduate, Doctoral, and Super Speciality Programs

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