NMC Establishes a National Task Committee to Address Mental Health Issues among Medical Students

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on Mar 05, 2024

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According to the terms and references, the task force will review current literature and statistics on medical students' mental health and suicide, identify variables contributing to these difficulties, and offer evidence-based interventions.

To address concerns about depression and suicide among medical students, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has formed a national task group to investigate the variables leading to these issues and offer evidence-based measures for promoting mental health.
Dr. B M Suresh, Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), serves as chairman of the 15-member task team.

"In recent years, the mental health of medical students has been a source of worry, with some committing suicide. To address this issue, the National Medical Commission's anti-ragging committee (NMC) has formed a National Task Force," according to an office order published on February 21.

The committee will also tour colleges where suicides have been reported.

The task committee must deliver a detailed report describing significant findings and concrete recommendations for improving medical students' mental health by May 31, 2024.

The task force will submit its monthly progress report to the anti-ragging cell. The task force shall hold regular meetings, either remotely or in person, as needed to carry out its mandate. Additionally, the committees may visit medical colleges where suicides have been documented.