| SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram | |
| Title of the Event: | Industrial Visit |
| Date: | 26.07.2025 |
| Time: | 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM |
| Venue: | Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai. |
| Total Attendees: | 21 |
| Name of the Speaker (if any): | 1. Dr.Senthil, Head of Social work department, Cancer Institute, Adyar,Chennai.
2. Dr. Prabhakar, Psycho-oncologist, Cancer Institute Adyar, Chennai. |
| Profile of the Speaker | |
| Event Mode: | Offline |
| Incharge: | Mrs.S.Vinitha, Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology SRMIST, Ramapuram |
| Objective of the Event | |
| This industrial visit aimed to explore the psychological aspects in terminal illnesses. | |
Synopsis of the Event
The Department of Psychology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram has organized an industrial visit to the prestigious Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai. This visit aimed to expose students to real-world applications of psychological principles in the healthcare setting, particularly in oncology care. The session featured three distinguished speakers from the departments of Social Work, Pediatric Psycho-oncology, and Psycho-oncology, who delivered impactful talks on the following key themes:
- Cancer Awareness and Social Support Systems
- Insights on the role of social workers in supporting patients and
- The psychosocial challenges faced by cancer patients and the need for community- based interventions.
- Psycho-oncology in Pediatrics
- Emotional and developmental impacts of cancer on
- Therapeutic approaches and support strategies used in pediatric
- Effects of Tobacco and Psycho-oncology Perspective
- Psychological and physiological effects of tobacco
- Preventive education and counseling models employed in cancer care
