Prof. N. N. Wig & his contribution to understand Dhat Syndrome

Abstract

Professor N. N. Wig (1930-2018) is a pioneer of Indian psychiatry. He is a well-known figure in the field of psychiatry across the globe, over past five decades for his significant academic contributions. For his significant contributions and giving Indian psychiatry a new height, he is popularly known as the “father of Indian Psychiatry”. He carefully nurtured Indian psychiatry as a result of which Indian psychiatry become a powerful force in the international forum.