To promote knowledge and application of modern psychiatric principles & research in order to create empathetic medical professionals capable of providing meaningful psychiatric services & raising psychiatric awareness in all corners of the world
To impart basic knowledge of psychiatry through innovative teaching learning methods
To motivate students to have sound knowledge of psychiatry for enhancing good clinical practice
To create competent students with excellent knowledge, research attitude and human values
To provide leadership in the country for the development of Mental Health Services at various levels
To impart training & develop health education materials for both professionals and non-professionals in the field of Mental Health
To develop programs and service models in Mental Health Care at various levels
Conduct continuing medical education programmes & conferences
To develop National and International collaborations for research
To develop specialized training programs in various areas of interest like Child Mental Health, Community Mental Health, Family Mental Health, De-addiction and Psychotherapy
To observe all possible ‘World Days’ for spreading awareness among local individuals eg. World Schizophrenia Day, Mental Health Day, Suicide Prevention Day, to name a few