Eminent Psychiatrist, BC Roy Awardee, Dr Prakash B Behere passes away
New Delhi: Dr Prakash B. Behere, a stalwart in the discipline, held the esteemed position of Vice-Chancellor at D Y Patil Education Society Kohlapur has recently passed away. Before this role, he served as the Head of the Department of Psychiatry at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha.
Dr Behere earned his MD in psychiatry from the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. His illustrious career is further marked by designations such as FNAMS, FIIOPM, and D.Ac. Throughout his professional journey, he undertook extensive research in critical areas, including Child Sexual Abuse in Wardha District, the Impact of Marriage on pre-existing Mental Disorders, and the concerning issue of farmers' suicides in Wardha District. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Amenorrhea, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). He received the prestigious BC Roy Award in 2013.
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