Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Mental Health a National Priority, Nurses Crucial: Prof. P.V. Mohan Krishna
A special graduation ceremony was held for nursing students.
The chief guest, Professor P.V. Mohan Krishna, said that taking care of people's minds is very important for the whole country.
He mentioned that many people in India struggle with sadness and stress, and nurses can help them feel better.
He also said that families living apart and people feeling alone can make these problems worse.
Professor Krishna believes we need to talk more openly about mental health issues and make sure everyone gets the support they need.
Another doctor, Dr. Patalaiah, who received an award, talked about how nurses are needed everywhere and can have good jobs.
The leaders of the school encouraged the new nurses to be kind and caring in their work and to stay healthy themselves.
A total of 162 students received their nursing degrees.
Prof. P.V. Mohan Krishna stated that mental health should be a national priority.
Over 25% of India's population faces mental health challenges, according to a WHO report.
Nurses are crucial for providing care and early intervention for mental health issues.
Declining joint families and increasing social isolation contribute to rising stress and emotional distress.
162 nursing students graduated from Shridevi College of Nursing and Raman Maharshi Nursing College.
- Who
- Prof. P.V. Mohan Krishna, Dr. Patalaiah, Dr. M.R. Hulilnayakar, Dr. Raman M. Hulilnayakar, and graduating nursing students
- What
- Graduation ceremony and discussions on the importance of mental health and the nursing profession
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but in the context of a graduation ceremony
- Where
- Shridevi College of Nursing, Tumakuru
- Why
- To celebrate the graduation of nursing students and to highlight critical issues in mental health and the healthcare profession.
- Graduation Ceremony
- Shridevi College of Nursing
- Chief Guest
- Prof. P.V. Mohan Krishna (Former Chief Nursing Officer, NIMHANS)
- Degrees Awarded
- 162 total (102 from Shridevi College of Nursing, 60 from Raman Maharshi Nursing College)
- Key Message
- Mental health must be a national priority; nurses are vital for care and early intervention.
- Contributing Factors to Mental Distress
- Decline of joint families, increasing social isolation