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Are volunteers the solution to mental health crisis in developing nations? Dr Roy explains the success in Kerala

Dr Roy Kallivayalil

Dr Roy Kallivayalil Secretary General, World Psychiatric Association (left) with Norman Lamb M.P. (former Health Minister, UK) at WPA Congress Melbourne Source: Supplied

World Psychiatric Association's Thematic Congress was held in Melbourne from 25-28 February 2018. Various leaders from around the world and experts in mental health took part in the congress. Dr Roy Abraham Kallivayalil, Secretary General, World Psychiatric Association, explains about the discussions of the congress and also shares how volunteers play a crucial role in improving mental health conditions in Kerala.


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World Psychiatric Association's Thematic Congress was held in Melbourne from 25-28 February 2018. Various leaders from around the world and experts in mental health took part in the congress. Dr Roy Abraham Kallivayalil, Secretary General, World Psychiatric Association, explains about the discussions of the congress and also shares how volunteers play a crucial role in improving mental health conditions in Kerala.



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