Archive · 17 Sep 2025
PGIMER Hosts Prof. N N Wig Oration on Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry at PGIMER in Chandigarh held the Prof. N N Wig oration.
This year's speaker was Prof. Mohan Isaac, a well-known psychiatrist.
He talked about how psychiatry has changed over the last 50 years, covering key topics such as how doctors diagnose mental illnesses, the push for more mental health awareness, and the movement against traditional psychiatry.
Prof. Isaac shared his experiences and stressed the need for psychiatry to be kind, open to everyone, and based on science.
He also spoke about integrating mental health into general healthcare and reducing the stigma around mental illness to ensure everyone gets the help they need.
Prof. Mohan Isaac delivered the Prof N N Wig oration at PGIMER, Chandigarh.
The lecture was titled 'The Changing Landscape of Psychiatry: A Personal Kaleidoscopic View of the Past 50 Years.'
Isaac discussed the evolution of psychiatric diagnosis, global mental health awareness, and deinstitutionalization.
He emphasized the importance of humane, inclusive, and scientifically-grounded practices.
The oration highlighted integrating mental health care and addressing stigma.
- Who
- Prof. Mohan Isaac, a renowned psychiatrist and global mental health leader, delivered the oration.
- What
- Prof. Isaac delivered the Prof N N Wig oration, reflecting on the evolution of psychiatry over the past 50 years.
- When
- The oration took place on Tuesday.
- Where
- The event was held at the Department of Psychiatry, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
- Why
- The oration traced the evolution of psychiatry, highlighted challenges and advances, and emphasized the importance of humane, inclusive, and scientifically grounded practices.
- Event
- Prof N N Wig Oration
- Location
- PGIMER, Chandigarh
- Speaker
- Prof. Mohan Isaac
- Topic
- The Changing Landscape of Psychiatry