Dear Friends,

Welcome to the 64th Annual National Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society at Kochi.

It’s been over 12 years since Kochi last played host to ANCIPS. Looking back much has changed in the world of psychiatry in the span of these years. The theme of ANCIPS Kochi, “Psychiatry – Mysteries to Molecules”,  will surely demonstrate how far psychiatry has evolved as a science of behavior focused on the mechanisms of brain, from the psychiatry of decades ago, clouded in mysteries, myths and superstitions. ANCIPS, Kochi shall also provide platforms for experts from diverse areas related to psychiatry and mental health to meet, interact, exchange and deliberate in a truly multi-disciplinary milieu.

The city of Kochi too has also changed in the past twelve years. It is no more a small city, but an emerging metro and a favored conference destination. Though an emerging metro, Kochi loves not being a city at heart. The ever so vibrant coastal backwaters; the wonderful house boat trips along accompanied by the cool ocean breeze; the serene beauty of nearby hill stations; the centers of pilgrimage that promises peace and calm are all but a testament to that spirit.

ANCIPS 2012 shall be a perfect blend of scientific fiesta and fellowship feast with exclusive cultural programs.

We are eager to have all of you here for ANCIPS 2012.

Let us have a wonderful time together…..

Friends, Kochi is waiting …