Bombay Psychiatric Society
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| Abbreviation | B.P.S. |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1965 |
| Type | Private Body |
| Legal status | Association |
| Purpose | Education and Research |
| Headquarters | Mumbai |
| Location | |
Region served | City wide |
| Membership | Mental health Professionals |
Official language | English |
President | Dr. Kavan Lakdawala |
| Website | http://bombaypsych.org/ |
Bombay Psychiatric Society is a private organisation of mental health professionals that include Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Special Educators, Social Workers and Psychiatric Nurses, in the city of Mumbai (previously Bombay), Maharashtra, India.
The society began functioning formally almost 45 years ago with meetings at the late capt.(Dr.) K.A.J. Lalkaka's residence at Kemp's corner. Guest speakers, discussions on interesting cases and academic subjects were the content of their short meetings. From these meetings sprang the concept of holding luncheon meetings at the K.E.M Hospital hosted jointly by Dr. N.S. Vahia and Dr. V.N. Bagadia .
As the attendance increased the meetings became regular monthly meetings with all 4 medical colleges i.e., Topiwala National Medical College, Seth G. S. Medical College, Lokmanya Tilak Medical College and Sir J. J. Medical college. Later Invitations were being extended to all Psychiatrists and Psychologists in private and non- teaching set-ups. Around 1965 it was felt the body was now strong enough and the Bombay Psychiatric Society was formally named and constitution adopted.[1]
At the first general body meeting Dr. Lalkaka was elected president and Dr. K. R. Saraf became the first Hon. Secretary of the Society.
BPS celebrates its 50th year in 2015–16. A host of programs showcasing the work of mental health professionals were organized in Mumbai as a prelude to the golden jubilee year.
The golden jubilee year started with a theme of "taking psychiatry ahead". Justice AP Shah, Chairman, Law Commission, Govt of India; Mr ST Ramesh, DGP Karnataka & Chairman Alcoholics Anonymous, India; Svati & Satyajeet Bhatkal, Directors Satyameva Jayate graced the function.