LUCKNOW, Oct. 11 -- The department of psychiatry at King George's Medical University (KGMU) organised a programme to mark World Mental Health Day on Saturday, focusing on patients' lived experiences, social inclusion and compassionate mental healthcare. The programme began with a street play by BSc (nursing ) interns at the psychiatry OPD, followed by a briefing on this year's theme "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change," by Prof Bandna Gupta. A session on "sharing lived experiences" provided patients and their caregivers an opportunity to discuss their challenges, recovery journeys and expectations from mental health services. Prof Amit Arya of the department shared tips for positive mental health. htc...