I. Initiated in 2007, Naya Daur is a mental health project that provides care and treatment to homeless mentally ill persons in Kolkata, India.
II. Over the two year period outlined in the progress report, the organization identified over 500 homeless people in need of psychiatric help and treated over 200 cases, providing medical treatment, hospitalization, and follow-up care.
III. The report details the organization's work in identifying and assessing homeless mentally ill individuals, as well as providing care, treatment and community support to this vulnerable population in Kolkata.
The article discusses the challenges facing religious congregations today. It notes that many large generalate houses in Rome are now empty as congregations have declined in membership. It argues that congregations must reinterpret their charism and mission to make them relevant to the current times. It highlights areas like spirituality, values and addressing root causes of issues rather than just relief work. It calls on religious to be living witnesses of values like sincerity, generosity and respect for all religions. It wishes fruitful discussions on the future of religious life at the upcoming meet of the CRI Women's wing.
We will have a PTSD Workshop on Saturday August 27, 2011. Join us to learn how to cope with this if you are a caregiver, or want to find others to learn about local resources.
Old and infirm don't cope well with crisisOther Mother
The elderly and those with disabilities had a difficult time coping with the earthquakes in Delhi. An 82-year-old partially deaf woman was unsure what was happening during the aftershock. Those with ailments like high blood pressure panicked during the tremors. Residents were worried about relatives near the Nepal border and were fearful of more large quakes. Images from Nepal of people trapped under debris left locals in Delhi scared when the aftershock struck.
This document summarizes a seminar on rabies that was presented on July 20, 2013. It discusses that rabies virus causes fatal encephalitis in warm-blooded animals and is found in wild and domestic animals like dogs, cats, cattle, and some bats. An estimated 26,000 to 61,000 human deaths from rabies occur annually worldwide, with 85% in rural areas. In India, around 17,137 human rabies deaths are estimated annually. Children under 15 are particularly at risk, accounting for 50-60% of rabies deaths in India due to shorter stature and virus reaching the brain faster. The document outlines symptoms, diagnosis, exposure categories, wound management, vaccination schedules, and special considerations
The document discusses the definition, history, and characteristics of nursing as a profession. It provides definitions of nursing from major nursing organizations and scholars. Nursing is defined as promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for those who are ill, disabled, or dying. The document also outlines the criteria for a profession, including specialized education, a theoretical body of knowledge, autonomy, ethics, and professional organizations. It discusses the pathway to nursing professionalism over time based on various frameworks. Key aspects of professional nursing practice and roles are also summarized.
This document discusses hazard identification and risk assessment. It defines hazards as anything with potential to cause harm. A risk assessment considers likelihood and severity of hazards to determine necessary precautions. Common hazards include chemical, biological, physical, ergonomic and electrical. Hazard engineering identifies and controls hazards using specialist skills. A control program protects workers from substance exposure through monitoring and procedures. Controls include elimination, engineering, administrative controls and personal protective equipment. Effective controls assess risks, identify hazards, monitor exposure, review controls and prevent/minimize hazards.
This document discusses trends in the nursing profession. It states that trends refer to general directions or tendencies, especially of events and opinions. Trends in nursing are influenced by social changes, changes in other professions, changes within nursing, and changes occurring internationally. The document outlines several trends influencing nursing, such as efforts to improve rural healthcare in India, advances in technology, specialization in medicine, and the development of new medical equipment and treatments. It also notes trends in nursing education toward higher degrees and changes in nurses' working conditions and pay. The document concludes by mentioning several issues related to the nursing profession.
Mentally ill homeless individuals are among the most vulnerable members of society. They are often unable to care for themselves due to symptoms like paranoia, memory loss, and lack of motivation. As a result, they are at high risk of physical and sexual abuse, communicable diseases, and physical ailments. Non-profit organizations like Iswar Sankalpa work to identify these individuals, provide them treatment and rehabilitation services, and help reconnect them with families when possible. They collaborate with police and local agencies to rescue mentally ill persons found wandering, and to help restore them to stable living situations.
The article discusses the challenges facing religious congregations today. It notes that many large generalate houses in Rome are now empty as congregations have declined in membership. It argues that congregations must reinterpret their charism and mission to make them relevant to the current times. It highlights areas like spirituality, values and addressing root causes of issues rather than just relief work. It calls on religious to be living witnesses of values like sincerity, generosity and respect for all religions. It wishes fruitful discussions on the future of religious life at the upcoming meet of the CRI Women's wing.
We will have a PTSD Workshop on Saturday August 27, 2011. Join us to learn how to cope with this if you are a caregiver, or want to find others to learn about local resources.
Old and infirm don't cope well with crisisOther Mother
The elderly and those with disabilities had a difficult time coping with the earthquakes in Delhi. An 82-year-old partially deaf woman was unsure what was happening during the aftershock. Those with ailments like high blood pressure panicked during the tremors. Residents were worried about relatives near the Nepal border and were fearful of more large quakes. Images from Nepal of people trapped under debris left locals in Delhi scared when the aftershock struck.
This document summarizes a seminar on rabies that was presented on July 20, 2013. It discusses that rabies virus causes fatal encephalitis in warm-blooded animals and is found in wild and domestic animals like dogs, cats, cattle, and some bats. An estimated 26,000 to 61,000 human deaths from rabies occur annually worldwide, with 85% in rural areas. In India, around 17,137 human rabies deaths are estimated annually. Children under 15 are particularly at risk, accounting for 50-60% of rabies deaths in India due to shorter stature and virus reaching the brain faster. The document outlines symptoms, diagnosis, exposure categories, wound management, vaccination schedules, and special considerations
The document discusses the definition, history, and characteristics of nursing as a profession. It provides definitions of nursing from major nursing organizations and scholars. Nursing is defined as promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for those who are ill, disabled, or dying. The document also outlines the criteria for a profession, including specialized education, a theoretical body of knowledge, autonomy, ethics, and professional organizations. It discusses the pathway to nursing professionalism over time based on various frameworks. Key aspects of professional nursing practice and roles are also summarized.
This document discusses hazard identification and risk assessment. It defines hazards as anything with potential to cause harm. A risk assessment considers likelihood and severity of hazards to determine necessary precautions. Common hazards include chemical, biological, physical, ergonomic and electrical. Hazard engineering identifies and controls hazards using specialist skills. A control program protects workers from substance exposure through monitoring and procedures. Controls include elimination, engineering, administrative controls and personal protective equipment. Effective controls assess risks, identify hazards, monitor exposure, review controls and prevent/minimize hazards.
This document discusses trends in the nursing profession. It states that trends refer to general directions or tendencies, especially of events and opinions. Trends in nursing are influenced by social changes, changes in other professions, changes within nursing, and changes occurring internationally. The document outlines several trends influencing nursing, such as efforts to improve rural healthcare in India, advances in technology, specialization in medicine, and the development of new medical equipment and treatments. It also notes trends in nursing education toward higher degrees and changes in nurses' working conditions and pay. The document concludes by mentioning several issues related to the nursing profession.
Mentally ill homeless individuals are among the most vulnerable members of society. They are often unable to care for themselves due to symptoms like paranoia, memory loss, and lack of motivation. As a result, they are at high risk of physical and sexual abuse, communicable diseases, and physical ailments. Non-profit organizations like Iswar Sankalpa work to identify these individuals, provide them treatment and rehabilitation services, and help reconnect them with families when possible. They collaborate with police and local agencies to rescue mentally ill persons found wandering, and to help restore them to stable living situations.
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This paper was Presented by Niranjan Mohapatra, Librarian,
Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies (NCDS), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India at the international Conference ICMBL 2018 held at KIIT University Bhubaneswar
The document is a newsletter from the Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida that provides information about their organization and upcoming events. It discusses their mission to promote mental health through advocacy, education, and support. Some key points:
- MHASWFL has been advocating for mental health in the community since 1957.
- Their goals are to educate the public about mental health issues and provide culturally sensitive services to those in need.
- Upcoming events include speaker series and their 55th annual meeting in November and December.
- They are committed to raising awareness of mental health issues and ensuring access to treatment.
The urban homeless population faces immense hardship and discrimination. They have little access to basic facilities and are seen as illegitimate citizens. For the homeless mentally ill, the challenges are compounded - they face stigma, neglect, abuse and lack access to appropriate care. Historically in India, the mentally ill were treated within communities until the British established the first asylums in the 18th century, mainly to house 'insane' soldiers. However, mental healthcare remained underdeveloped and institutions were often associated with rights violations.
1. To understand the circumstances and consequences of terminal illness and death.
2. To understand grief in the context of impending death- both in the aware patient, the caregiver and loved ones
3. To explore the understanding of death across cultures
4. To develop relevant skills in dealing with death in clinical situations, with specific reference to dementia
Rehabilitation Psychology, History and in Indian context, Goals, Scope of the filed, Disability, future developments, challenges and opportunities, services provided.
Contributions of kpsi on mental illness treatments in indonesia revisedBagus Utomo
KPSI (Komunitas Peduli Skizofrenia Indonesia) is an Indonesian community focused on caring for people with schizophrenia. Indonesia has a high rate of mental illness but limited treatment options, especially in rural areas where people are treated traditionally through religious institutions like pesantren or foundations without proper medication or care. KPSI was founded in 2001 to provide support and share knowledge between caregivers, medical professionals, and people with mental illness to help address issues like discrimination, lack of proper treatment, and high rates of suicide and homelessness among the mentally ill in Indonesia.
The document discusses the importance of securing human rights for the mentally ill in the Indian context. It outlines some key challenges like cultural stigma, lethargy from policymakers, and widespread unawareness. Mental health social workers can play important roles as educators to increase awareness, lobbyists to influence policy, and activists to reduce stigma. The media also has a responsibility to educate rather than stigmatize and promote understanding of mental illness. Overall, the document argues for a community-based approach and greater protections under human rights law to help reintegrate the mentally ill into society.
This document provides a summary of a Hindu magazine article about religion and Swami Vivekananda's views on the meaning and relevance of religion. The summary discusses how Swami Vivekananda responded to critics who questioned the necessity of religion by explaining that religion allows people to inquire into the infinite and helps satisfy different types of minds. It also discusses how Swami Vivekananda saw Hinduism as a universal religion that could be practiced through different paths like karma yoga, bhakti yoga, raja yoga, and jnana yoga according to one's inclination.
MS CHELLAMUTHU TRUST & RESEARCH FOUNDATIONrangashree
The document summarizes the challenges faced by those with mental illness in India, including lack of awareness, stigma, and limited access to treatment. It then discusses the M.S. Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation (MSCT&RF), which was established in 1992 to address these challenges and promote holistic mental healthcare. The MSCT&RF offers various services like awareness programs, treatment, rehabilitation, vocational training, research, and advocacy. It operates several rehabilitation centers that provide institution-based care and community services to help people with mental illness recover and reintegrate into society.
This document summarizes a report by the National Organisation of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry in Rwanda (NOUSPR) on safeguarding the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities in Rwanda. NOUSPR conducted interviews with 200 people with psychosocial disabilities and 12 representatives from other organizations to understand their experiences. The report found high levels of stigma, lack of awareness, and discrimination that people with psychosocial disabilities face in accessing healthcare, education, employment and participating in community life. It recommends increased recognition of psychosocial disability and the rights of those living with mental health conditions based on the social model of disability in Rwanda's laws and policies.
Sungba Mental Health Organization aims to provide care and support for the mentally ill population in the Upper East Region of Ghana. They plan to open a drop-in center and overnight shelter to meet basic needs like food, clothing, and hygiene. Their needs assessment found 65 mentally ill individuals, many with co-occurring issues like substance abuse or mobility problems. The organization's objectives are to provide these services, develop community resources, and train peer counselors. They have requested a budget of 87,000 GHC to fund housing, transportation, supplies, and training to achieve their goals of caring for the mentally ill and reintegrating them into society.
The Mobile Mental Health Unit in Delhi identified 229 mentally ill people over 4 years who were either locked indoors by families or left homeless. Some of those identified included professionals with advanced degrees. The unit was started in 2011 to address gaps in mental healthcare and received over 1,700 calls reporting cases. They assessed 878 cases and provided treatment to 229 people, reintegrating many back into society. Experts stressed the need to reduce stigma around mental illness and expand services to identify and treat the thousands more estimated to need support.
This document discusses a study examining how beliefs held by caregivers influence help-seeking behavior in the treatment of mental illness in Nakuru municipality, Kenya. The study found that most caregivers believed traditional healers did not understand the causes of mental illness or have good counseling skills. They also believed traditional healers were not humane, did not have time for patients, and were too expensive. However, some caregivers still sought traditional treatment. The study recommends public education programs to provide knowledge on mental illness and demystify related beliefs. It also suggests replicating the study in other parts of Nakuru County and other Kenyan counties.
Volunteering Experiences Project which was given by SIES College Of Management for First Year MBA Grads for two weeks for Experiencing the importance of CSR in Corporate. The Project we Choose was for Welfare for the Animal esp-Dogs and Cats
NEAA is an NGO which was founded on April 22, 2015 by four individuals, who came together to fight against the various atrocities the voiceless go through every single day. There is this one common goal which has united them and they have pledged their time and sincere efforts to, and that is to eradicate Animal abuse.
This NGO wish to spread awareness, treat the sick, free the captive and re home the homeless. It's a humble attempt at spreading harmony in the society and helping the vulnerable out.
This document discusses mental health and social work with mental health in Pakistan. It defines mental health as a state of well-being and the ability to cope with stress, and mental illness as disorders that impair functioning. Factors that can affect mental health include diet, stress, abuse, and medical issues. Nearly 60% of young people in Pakistan have a mental illness due to socioeconomic challenges. Social workers play an important role in diagnosing and treating conditions, providing counseling, advocacy, and spreading awareness about mental health. However, Pakistan only allocates 2% of its budget to mental health issues.
This document provides details about the Akasha spiritual and wellness festival held on July 12-13, 2014 in New Delhi, India. Over the two-day event, there were over 1,500 walk-ins and 300 registrations. It included talks and workshops from 8 gurus and experts on topics like spirituality, numerology, aura science, sound healing, and more. Exhibitors showcased products and services in domains like health, spirituality, and wellness. The event was promoted through print ads, articles, listings, social media, and an official website. Attendees provided positive testimonials about their experiences at Akasha.
The document discusses supernatural beliefs and traditional healing practices in Malaysia, including bomoh (traditional healers), toyol (child spirits), and trance/possession states. It examines cultural perspectives on mental illness and appropriate intervention approaches when working with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Key points made include that most Malaysians acknowledge the powers of traditional healers; frameworks for culturally sensitive intervention emphasize being non-judgmental and learning about a culture's explanatory models; and diagnosing trance/possession states as a disorder may not be appropriate without understanding the cultural context.
The document provides information about three organizations in Nepal that work to support those with mental illnesses and disabilities:
1) Ashadeep Nepal works to treat and rehabilitate those with mental illnesses. It operates residential and day treatment centers and conducts community outreach.
2) Autism Care Nepal advocates for those with autism and their families. It provides diagnostic services, therapy programs, and operates a school for children with autism.
3) Self Help Group for Cerebral Palsy Nepal works to improve the quality of life for those with cerebral palsy. It operates a rehabilitation center and provides medical care, education support, and counseling.
Mental Health and Mental Illness and Human Rights in Indiaijtsrd
Human rights violations among the people with mental disease werent an uncommon occurrence. the current study was aimed to match persons with psychiatric illness and their caregivers’ perceptions regarding the human rights status of individuals with mental disease within the community. 80 of the population suffering with mental disease lives in low and middle income LAMI countries WHO 2009, WHO 2016 estimated that globally over 450 million people 7 10 of the globe population plagued by mental disorders. Nearly one third of the worldwide burden of mental disease and habit disorders is borne by India and China combined. consistent with the estimates DALYs loss because of mental disorders are expected to represent 15 of the world burden of diseases by 2020In India the burden of mental and behavioral disorders ranged from 9.5 to 102 per 1000 population NIMHANS 2010. By 2025 disturbance cases in India will go up by 23 . Miss Anushika Singh | Mrs. Ekjot Kaur "Mental Health and Mental Illness and Human Rights in India" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-4 , June 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd50146.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/50146/mental-health-and-mental-illness-and-human-rights-in-india/miss-anushika-singh
Muhammad Saud KharalPhD in Social Science, Department of Sociology Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya Indonesia.
Email: muhhammad.saud@gmail.com
Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
Access to information and library services for the users with disability a s...NIRANJAN MOHAPATRA
This paper was Presented by Niranjan Mohapatra, Librarian,
Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies (NCDS), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India at the international Conference ICMBL 2018 held at KIIT University Bhubaneswar
The document is a newsletter from the Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida that provides information about their organization and upcoming events. It discusses their mission to promote mental health through advocacy, education, and support. Some key points:
- MHASWFL has been advocating for mental health in the community since 1957.
- Their goals are to educate the public about mental health issues and provide culturally sensitive services to those in need.
- Upcoming events include speaker series and their 55th annual meeting in November and December.
- They are committed to raising awareness of mental health issues and ensuring access to treatment.
The urban homeless population faces immense hardship and discrimination. They have little access to basic facilities and are seen as illegitimate citizens. For the homeless mentally ill, the challenges are compounded - they face stigma, neglect, abuse and lack access to appropriate care. Historically in India, the mentally ill were treated within communities until the British established the first asylums in the 18th century, mainly to house 'insane' soldiers. However, mental healthcare remained underdeveloped and institutions were often associated with rights violations.
1. To understand the circumstances and consequences of terminal illness and death.
2. To understand grief in the context of impending death- both in the aware patient, the caregiver and loved ones
3. To explore the understanding of death across cultures
4. To develop relevant skills in dealing with death in clinical situations, with specific reference to dementia
Rehabilitation Psychology, History and in Indian context, Goals, Scope of the filed, Disability, future developments, challenges and opportunities, services provided.
Contributions of kpsi on mental illness treatments in indonesia revisedBagus Utomo
KPSI (Komunitas Peduli Skizofrenia Indonesia) is an Indonesian community focused on caring for people with schizophrenia. Indonesia has a high rate of mental illness but limited treatment options, especially in rural areas where people are treated traditionally through religious institutions like pesantren or foundations without proper medication or care. KPSI was founded in 2001 to provide support and share knowledge between caregivers, medical professionals, and people with mental illness to help address issues like discrimination, lack of proper treatment, and high rates of suicide and homelessness among the mentally ill in Indonesia.
The document discusses the importance of securing human rights for the mentally ill in the Indian context. It outlines some key challenges like cultural stigma, lethargy from policymakers, and widespread unawareness. Mental health social workers can play important roles as educators to increase awareness, lobbyists to influence policy, and activists to reduce stigma. The media also has a responsibility to educate rather than stigmatize and promote understanding of mental illness. Overall, the document argues for a community-based approach and greater protections under human rights law to help reintegrate the mentally ill into society.
This document provides a summary of a Hindu magazine article about religion and Swami Vivekananda's views on the meaning and relevance of religion. The summary discusses how Swami Vivekananda responded to critics who questioned the necessity of religion by explaining that religion allows people to inquire into the infinite and helps satisfy different types of minds. It also discusses how Swami Vivekananda saw Hinduism as a universal religion that could be practiced through different paths like karma yoga, bhakti yoga, raja yoga, and jnana yoga according to one's inclination.
MS CHELLAMUTHU TRUST & RESEARCH FOUNDATIONrangashree
The document summarizes the challenges faced by those with mental illness in India, including lack of awareness, stigma, and limited access to treatment. It then discusses the M.S. Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation (MSCT&RF), which was established in 1992 to address these challenges and promote holistic mental healthcare. The MSCT&RF offers various services like awareness programs, treatment, rehabilitation, vocational training, research, and advocacy. It operates several rehabilitation centers that provide institution-based care and community services to help people with mental illness recover and reintegrate into society.
This document summarizes a report by the National Organisation of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry in Rwanda (NOUSPR) on safeguarding the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities in Rwanda. NOUSPR conducted interviews with 200 people with psychosocial disabilities and 12 representatives from other organizations to understand their experiences. The report found high levels of stigma, lack of awareness, and discrimination that people with psychosocial disabilities face in accessing healthcare, education, employment and participating in community life. It recommends increased recognition of psychosocial disability and the rights of those living with mental health conditions based on the social model of disability in Rwanda's laws and policies.
Sungba Mental Health Organization aims to provide care and support for the mentally ill population in the Upper East Region of Ghana. They plan to open a drop-in center and overnight shelter to meet basic needs like food, clothing, and hygiene. Their needs assessment found 65 mentally ill individuals, many with co-occurring issues like substance abuse or mobility problems. The organization's objectives are to provide these services, develop community resources, and train peer counselors. They have requested a budget of 87,000 GHC to fund housing, transportation, supplies, and training to achieve their goals of caring for the mentally ill and reintegrating them into society.
The Mobile Mental Health Unit in Delhi identified 229 mentally ill people over 4 years who were either locked indoors by families or left homeless. Some of those identified included professionals with advanced degrees. The unit was started in 2011 to address gaps in mental healthcare and received over 1,700 calls reporting cases. They assessed 878 cases and provided treatment to 229 people, reintegrating many back into society. Experts stressed the need to reduce stigma around mental illness and expand services to identify and treat the thousands more estimated to need support.
This document discusses a study examining how beliefs held by caregivers influence help-seeking behavior in the treatment of mental illness in Nakuru municipality, Kenya. The study found that most caregivers believed traditional healers did not understand the causes of mental illness or have good counseling skills. They also believed traditional healers were not humane, did not have time for patients, and were too expensive. However, some caregivers still sought traditional treatment. The study recommends public education programs to provide knowledge on mental illness and demystify related beliefs. It also suggests replicating the study in other parts of Nakuru County and other Kenyan counties.
Volunteering Experiences Project which was given by SIES College Of Management for First Year MBA Grads for two weeks for Experiencing the importance of CSR in Corporate. The Project we Choose was for Welfare for the Animal esp-Dogs and Cats
NEAA is an NGO which was founded on April 22, 2015 by four individuals, who came together to fight against the various atrocities the voiceless go through every single day. There is this one common goal which has united them and they have pledged their time and sincere efforts to, and that is to eradicate Animal abuse.
This NGO wish to spread awareness, treat the sick, free the captive and re home the homeless. It's a humble attempt at spreading harmony in the society and helping the vulnerable out.
This document discusses mental health and social work with mental health in Pakistan. It defines mental health as a state of well-being and the ability to cope with stress, and mental illness as disorders that impair functioning. Factors that can affect mental health include diet, stress, abuse, and medical issues. Nearly 60% of young people in Pakistan have a mental illness due to socioeconomic challenges. Social workers play an important role in diagnosing and treating conditions, providing counseling, advocacy, and spreading awareness about mental health. However, Pakistan only allocates 2% of its budget to mental health issues.
This document provides details about the Akasha spiritual and wellness festival held on July 12-13, 2014 in New Delhi, India. Over the two-day event, there were over 1,500 walk-ins and 300 registrations. It included talks and workshops from 8 gurus and experts on topics like spirituality, numerology, aura science, sound healing, and more. Exhibitors showcased products and services in domains like health, spirituality, and wellness. The event was promoted through print ads, articles, listings, social media, and an official website. Attendees provided positive testimonials about their experiences at Akasha.
The document discusses supernatural beliefs and traditional healing practices in Malaysia, including bomoh (traditional healers), toyol (child spirits), and trance/possession states. It examines cultural perspectives on mental illness and appropriate intervention approaches when working with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Key points made include that most Malaysians acknowledge the powers of traditional healers; frameworks for culturally sensitive intervention emphasize being non-judgmental and learning about a culture's explanatory models; and diagnosing trance/possession states as a disorder may not be appropriate without understanding the cultural context.
The document provides information about three organizations in Nepal that work to support those with mental illnesses and disabilities:
1) Ashadeep Nepal works to treat and rehabilitate those with mental illnesses. It operates residential and day treatment centers and conducts community outreach.
2) Autism Care Nepal advocates for those with autism and their families. It provides diagnostic services, therapy programs, and operates a school for children with autism.
3) Self Help Group for Cerebral Palsy Nepal works to improve the quality of life for those with cerebral palsy. It operates a rehabilitation center and provides medical care, education support, and counseling.
Mental Health and Mental Illness and Human Rights in Indiaijtsrd
Human rights violations among the people with mental disease werent an uncommon occurrence. the current study was aimed to match persons with psychiatric illness and their caregivers’ perceptions regarding the human rights status of individuals with mental disease within the community. 80 of the population suffering with mental disease lives in low and middle income LAMI countries WHO 2009, WHO 2016 estimated that globally over 450 million people 7 10 of the globe population plagued by mental disorders. Nearly one third of the worldwide burden of mental disease and habit disorders is borne by India and China combined. consistent with the estimates DALYs loss because of mental disorders are expected to represent 15 of the world burden of diseases by 2020In India the burden of mental and behavioral disorders ranged from 9.5 to 102 per 1000 population NIMHANS 2010. By 2025 disturbance cases in India will go up by 23 . Miss Anushika Singh | Mrs. Ekjot Kaur "Mental Health and Mental Illness and Human Rights in India" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-4 , June 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd50146.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/50146/mental-health-and-mental-illness-and-human-rights-in-india/miss-anushika-singh
Muhammad Saud KharalPhD in Social Science, Department of Sociology Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya Indonesia.
Email: muhhammad.saud@gmail.com
Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
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Sankalpa annual report-07-09-lite
1. Support for the mind
Progress Report
2007 - 2009
"Past the seeker as he prayed
came the crippled and the beggar and the beaten.
And seeing them... he cried,
'Great God, how is it that a loving creator
can see such things and yet
do nothing about them?'......
God said, 'I did do something.
I made you.’
-- Sufi Teaching
2. Who are we
Based in the city of Kolkata, India, Iswar Sankalpa is a non-profit
organization founded by professionals from the field of psychological well
being. We extend support, provide professional guidance and ensure
sensible and sensitive services for needs of the mind
Our vision and mission
The founders of Iswar Sankalpa have a vision: that of ensuring dignity and
holistic well being of persons with mental health problems.
Our mission is to two-fold:
-To lend a helping hand to those with mental health problems,
particularly to those from underprivileged sections of society, and to
do so in a humane manner.
- To empower mental health patients in attaining their rights
The organisation
Naya Daur project team Governing body
about us
Project Manager Laboni Roy Patron Smt. Rotrout Roychowdhury
Psychiatrist Dr. Abir Mukherjee President Dr. Ranadip Ranjan Ghosh Roy
Social workers Amrita Roy Vice President Dr. Prabir Paul
Saikat Das Secretary Smt. Sarbani Das Roy
Banani Nath Asst. Secretary Dr. Debashis Chatterjee
Suprokash Chakravorty Treasurer Dr. Srikumar Mukherjee
Chameli Saha Member Sri Surajit Ray
Tanmay Roy Member Smt. Kalpana Basu Mazumder
Tapan Prodhan
2
The members of Iswar Sankalpa deeply
regret the death of Dr. K. L. Narayanan on
10th April, 2008.
Dr. Narayanan was one of the key
visionaries of Iswar Sankalpa, and his
untimely demise leaves a huge gap not
only in the organization, but in the field of
mental health in West Bengal.
File photograph of Dr. Narayanan
negotiating treatment options with a
patient at a health camp conducted by
Iswar Sankalpa
3. Kolkata, the City of Joy, is also the ‘city of unending nights’ for a section of
its people, the homeless mentally ill. Crudely referred to as ‘pagol’ on the
street, these hapless persons wander from place to place, lost to their
families, ignored by welfare and health agencies, and pariahs to the rest of
society. No one cares to understand that these people are not ‘crazy’ - all
they have is an incommunicable mental disease, - a medical condition that
can be reversed with medication, care and a little support.
Naya This report is the chronicle of the two year journey of Iswar Sankalpa’s
flagship project - Naya Daur, which takes care of Kolkata’s forgotten
population. It is estimated that there are over 400,000 homeless
Daur
mentally ill people in India, and amongst these, over 90% have
diagnosable and treatable mental disorders. Naya Daur's team of
mental health professionals works within the metropolitan area of
Kolkata to reach out to a segment of society that this city has forsaken
The dawn of a new era for far too long.
There are no easy solutions - putting mentally ill homeless persons in a shelter and administering
psychotropic medicines would be treating the
symptoms but not the disease. The disease
is not just a medical one - it is a social one 2007 - 2009 factsheet
and needs a comprehensive, inclusive and No of patients:
holistic approach which makes society Identified- Over 500 Emergencies 50
responsible and accountable for restoring the Treated 200 Referrals 37
health and dignity of a neglected people. Under follow up 100 Repatriated 31
Naya Daur is a sustainable community-based No of patients provided with
care and support program for the homeless Food 700 Clothes 350 Hygiene care 204
mentally ill - a program that weaves together
state, private and community into a network Events and groups
of resources that not only cares for the Community Mental Health Committees 2 ( 25 people covered)
beneficiary population, but works actively Awareness Camps conducted 46 (752 people attended)
towards making them productive members of Advocacy Meetings held 5 (117 people attended)
families and community. In a resource scarce
environment, the community model has
proven to be cost-effective - by using infrastructure and services already available with the state, other
NGOs and CBOs and individual citizens, we have been able to support a larger number of beneficiaries than 3
we would have if we had followed a conventional institution-based approach.
More heartening than just quantitative gains are the stories that are emerging - of Manasi and others whose
lives have been renewed; of Sardar, who now chooses to stay in the community that looked after him and
refuses to return to his family; of Fulwari, one of our patient’s at Sealdah who has created a little community
of her own. And the story that humbles us all - care-givers emerging in the community - some of whom are
homeless themselves.
While the successes have been many, the untimely death of Dr. K. L. Narayanan, one of the founders and
key visionaries of Iswar Sankalpa, just a year into the project has been a body blow for the team. His loss
however, has made us more determined to live up to his vision of a world where the mentally ill, whether
homeless or other wise, are treated with the respect and compassion that is their right.
This report is a tribute to his vision.
Sarbani Das Roy
Secretary, Iswar Sankalpa
4. Initiated in June 2007, Naya Daur is a mental health treatment project
with a difference - it provides care and treatment to a population that is
invisible to the rest of society the homeless mentally ill.
Identification and assessment of homeless mentally ill persons The metamorphosis
living on the streets of Kolkata Of Manasi
In two years, we have mapped 141 wards of Kolkata, and have
identified over 500 people in critical need of help. Apart from our own
surveillance teams, the Kolkata Police and concerned citizens help us
find homeless people who need psychiatric help, and have treated over
200 cases. While the psychiatrist assesses the clinical needs of the
patient, social workers assess their support needs and locate
community resources to take care of the patient. In cases where the
patient is in a critical condition, our Emergency Response Unit has a
specialized multi-disciplinary team to deal with the immediate crisis and
our work - 2007 - 2009
transfer the patient to the appropriate agency
January 2008 - when we first
saw Manasi, she was a
deranged terrified woman, lying
Providing medical treatment, hospitalization and follow-up care
semi-conscious near a garbage
The first line of treatment is treating the co-morbid physical diseases
heap.
and injuries at general clinics / hospitals, as no psychiatric facility in the
city, either state or private, will treat serious physical problems. Persons
requiring hospitalization for serious mental diseases are transferred to
state hospitals. If we find that the patient needs only a daily dose of
medication, we ensure that the person is treated in the community
space which he or she is habituated to. In such cases, we provide
medication and advice to the care-giver, and make regular follow up
visits for evaluation and further treatment and support.
Currently, about 50 patients get food and medicines which is distributed
She was brought to our camp at
daily by our social workers. Another 40 persons are under the care of
66 Pally. She had a wound on
community-care givers, and are visited once a month by the social
her right leg, and was
workers.
diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Taken first to Baul Mon Nursing
Home, and then to Antara, she
4 Rehabilitation of the homeless person, either by restoring them to
slowly responded to treatment,
their families, or by re-integrating them into the community
and remembered her address.
Because of the debilating effect that schizophrenia and other severe
diseases have on the brain's cognitive faculties, many mentally ill
March 2008 - Manasi returns
people are on the streets simply because they are lost - they've
home to her husband and a
forgotten their own names, cannot remember their families and have
fulfilling family life. Our social
very little idea where they've come from - symptoms that can be usually
workers visit her to top up
be alleviated with medication. With treatment they gradually recover
her medication
their faculties and we make all efforts to repatriate these people to
and check on
their homes. To date, 31 patients have been restored to their families,
her
and another 6 have returned to work.
improvement.
Thirty other persons like Manasi have been restored to their families - they
are homeless no more. Repatriation has been a major challenge, as many
of these persons homes were in other states - Assam (2 persons),
Karnataka (2), Maharashtra (1), Bihar (1), and Tamil Nadu (1). 8 persons
have been from the districts of West Bengal.
5. The team comprises psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists and
activists who work with the community, hospitals, homes and
shelters to bring acutely needed medical treatment those homeless
people suffering from psychological disorders.
Baseline survey and mapping
We have conducted the first baseline survey on the incidence of homeless
mentally ill persons in 141 wards of Kolkata. The baseline survey has
resulted in two significant outputs - for one, we now have an idea of the
disease profile of the primary stakeholders of our project. The second
output is a Community Resource Map Handbook, which lists agencies and
resources that are avaialble for the treatment and care of mentally ill
homeless patients in all 141 wards.
Advocacy with stakeholders
Advocacy with various institutions such as the police, the judiciary,
psychiatrists and doctors has resulted in influential stakeholders lending
their support and voice to our initiatives. More importantly, these advocacy
activites are bringing about a slow but sure change of attitude towards a
population that has been totally excluded from society so far.
Community Mental Health Committees
The stigma against the homeless mentally ill is born of ignorance -
ignorance of the disease and its debilitating effects on the sufferer. Two
mental health committees have been set up in Behala and Sealdah to
uphold the rights of the homeless mentally ill and to promote awareness
about mental health in the concerned wards. Two more such committees
Helping
have been planned in the near future society find
Community Mental Health Camps
Over 750 people have been sensitized in 46 awareness camps held
its lost
across the city, and have been instrumental in addressing the stigma
associated with mental illness. These sessions are interactive, with
conscience
community members sharing their previous experiences of social work.
These camps are highly effective in identifying resource persons in the 5
locality and for initiating action plans.
We have busted the
common misconception that
the homeless mentally ill are
aggressive and will turn
violent if disturbed. Not one
of the patients, although
wary at first, have been
hostile when approached -
and our social workers have
been training people in the
community on dealing with
them without fear.
A community volunteer
reassures a dazed
patient at a health camp
6. Kolkata Police
The treatment and care delivery model The Kolkata Police have been
pivotal partners from the
inception of the project - they
Naya Daur works through a unique mental health delivery model of
have been instrumental in
public and private institutions and individual participation. We
identifying street-dwellers in
create and work through a network of resources which includes
need of care, helping us
state agencies, NGOs, CBOs, the media, and last and most
expedite the necessary official
significant - the community.
processes required to enable
us to officially take care of our
patients, and locating the
families of the patients - some
Kolkata of whom have been from other
Police states. On a couple of
Health& occasions they have provided
the concept of community
The their ambulance to take
Welfare media emergency cases to hospital.
Depts
The
Through their Para Football
patient
Programmes, they have
Our Other introduced us to various
NGOs/CBOs community clubs who have
Team
subsequently been successfully
The roped into our various heath
community and awareness activities.
The Kolkata Police have
recently given us a space at
Sankalpa’s community care model is built on the premise that each
Hastings Police Station for a
and every one of India’s estimated 40,000 homeless mentally ill
Drop-in Centre.
persons has a right - a right to care, a right to dignity, and a right to
all the resources and services that other citizens of this country
enjoy. The Railway Police Force
Initially wary of our efforts, the
Sankalpa therefore mobilizes all sections of civil society and RPF are our key partners at
government organizations to play their part in giving back this lost Sealdah station, and have even
population their rightful place in society sheltered 11 our patients in the
station waiting room one night
when a state hospital turned
6 them away
NGOs, CBO’s and
The media local clubs
Apart from giving our successful efforts publicity and support, the media
A number of NGOs who treat
has been instrumental in helping families locate their lost ones.
and shelter mentally ill persons
(Left)Jhuma, whose family saw her in a and are part of our referral
television coverage of one of our health network - in the absence of a
camps. Jhuma had been missing for over 5 treatment centre of our own,
years. they provide the necessary
specialized care that our very
special patients need.
Holding of Mental Health
Babai’s photograph (right) in the
Awareness and Treatment
Telegraph was recognized by a
Camps is one of our main
neighbour who alerted his family.
activities, and support from
Babai had been missing for over
community and local clubs has
2 years
been very heartening.
7. The Kolkata Corporation
Like the Kolkata Police, the
KMC has been involved in our
project right from the beginning Central to the
when we conducted our
baseline survey of mentally ill
delivery model
people on the streets. is the concept
The Mayor has personally lent
of care by the Community caregivers
his support in various ways, community Firoza Begum and Sheikh
including recommending that Kausar at a get-together at
our organization be donated an In many cases, patients do not our office
ambulance by Dr. Arjun need hospitalization - all they
Sengupta, an MP. need is regular medication and
some help in caring for
Our first Mental Health themselves. Naya Daur
Committee in the East Zone to mobilizes people from the
uphold the cause of the community to regularly give
Homeless mentally Ill and them their medicines, take them
spread awareness about mental for a hair cut or a bath, and
illness is comprised of ensure that they are protected
members and councilors from from abuse and other crimes as
the Ward 36, 37 and 57. far as possible.
The Borough Chairman Ms These community caregivers are
Mousumi Ghosh is an active ordinary people, struggling to
member of the committee and make ends meet in their own
helps us with certificates which lives. Abdullah (on the right), one
facilitate free beds for our of our homeless patients
patients in state hospitals. Currently, Naya Daur has 40 who has recovered, takes
community care givers - some of care of Manuram, a new
whom are homeless patient, and gives him his
themselves. daily food and medicines
Health & Welfare
Departments
Volunteers at a health camp help with Saidul Islam, a patient who 7
State hospitals such as Bangur, shaving a patient was persuaded to kick his
NRS, R.G Kar, and P.G have cannabis habit by his
admitted our patients and community caregiver
helped in their recovery,
although they lack the
necessary resources and
infrastructure to take care of
patients who may be violent.
Some of the patients have been
rehabilitated in government
homes.
However there have also been
instances when patients have
been refused treatment, and the
lack of interest and co-
ordination between state
agencies is a problem we have
yet to overcome
8. To hell and back
In March 2008, Malleswari was found in Kalighat. She
was a bizarre sight- a woman in her mid forties wearing
a loincloth, her head smeared with vermilion, marigold
garlands strung around her neck. She was thrashing
the cars passing by with the branch of a tree. Suddenly
a taxi driver stopped his vehicle and got
down to beat her. Dr. Narayanan, who lived
near witnessed the incident and intervened
immediately. He brought the agitated
Malleswari to his home and there she was
given food, clothing and was cleaned up.
She was very aggressive and muttered
curses the whole day long. After informing
the police, we took her to a nursing home,
and then to Antara for treatment. Later she
moved to Paripurnata- a rehabilitation
centre.
Malleswari and her son unite After about three months she began to
after 6 long years recover, and we discovered that she was
from Hyderabad. Through the Kolkata Police
Missing Persons Squad we located her husband and young son -
- the spirit within
who had not seen her ever since the day she had wandered away
from home in a psychotic haze six years ago
On the 16th of January, 2009, a social worker from Iswar Sankalpa
escorted her home and reunited her with her family. Mother and son
stared at each other incessantly - it seemed for ages - until they
reached out and wordlessly embraced each other.
This is my family now
A resident of Bishnupur in South 24 Parganas, Prabir Kumar Sardar
worked as a labourer at a factory in Ballygunge. When he became
mentally ill, his family shunned him, and one day he left home never to
return. No one knew where he went, and his family made no attempt to
8 find him, not even to lodge a missing persons diary at the police station.
He used to roam naked and eat from garbage vats in the Kalighat Tuku’s story,as reported
Case studies
Rashbehari area. The people used to make fun of him. Because of his in the Bartaman
flowing beard, long moustache and his habit of offering prayers, locals
called him Ramakrishna. A local lad, Sivaprasad Roy, developed a
fondness for him and brought Sardar's case to us.
Today, after a year of treatment, Sardar is a changed man, with little
resemblance to the ill-kempt 'pagol' roaming the streets. He continues
to live on the footpath, and takes a bath everyday at the Sulabh
complex. The very locals who tormented him earlier, now take care of
him. We contacted his family, who came to visit him and broke down on
seeing Sardar. They wanted to take him home, but Sardar refused to
leave the area. The closeness he has developed with the locals, and
the neglect he suffered at the hands of his family members have forced
him to stay back. Even the locals do not want to lose him. They are
planning to help him open a tea stall very soon. Sardar said: “ I have no
home. I want to stay here. These people are my family members”
9. The homeless mentally ill are often seen in
various states of mental distress and physical
abuse around railway stations, bus stands,
pilgrim centres and on street corners. They are
the 'invisible people', separated from and/or
abandoned by their families.
The Sealdah story
Sealdah station, a major rail terminus in Kolkata,
is one such ‘home’, as it were, for West Bengal’s
migrants and displaced people. In its attempts to
enforce stricter security measures, the Railway
Protection Force (RPF) is keen to clear the
station area of vagrants, but have chalked out a
humane plan to solve the problem in partnership
with us. They have organized health camps for
those living on and around the station premises,
helped us identify those in need of medical help,
moved the courts on our behalf to allow us to
take care of these patients, and are co-operating
with our efforts in repatriating them back to their
homes. Forty two year old Lalita can barely recall when she had first
made Sealdah station her home. She has absolutely no
The RPF is planning to take similar steps with memories of her family and native place. She only knows she
our assistance in other stations like Dum Dum has no other place to go.
and Ballygunge.
Fulwari and friends - building community
More than other homeless people who stick together in families and communities and survive by begging or
working for minimal wages, the mentally ill are the most vulnerable because they are isolated even from the
other homeless. Many have some form of psychosis, and paranoia causes them to distrust others. They
are unable to carry out basic self care, let alone protect themselves, forage for food and look after their
meagre belongings. Many lose their memories, and wander around in a constant state of hyper vigilance.
Those who have depression and other mood disorders have no motivation to look after themselves, and do
not even have social or familial support to protect them from the pain in their minds. 9
Sealdah station, home to the maximum number of homeless people in the city, is where an unlikely new
community is being born. A group of our patients, all women, have come together of their own accord, and
take care of each other. They cook together, bathe together, sleep together, and watch out for each other.
One among them, Fulwari, is the leader of the team. She keeps a motherly eye over her little community,
and reports to us when someone is missing or not being cooperative. When they sit down to share their
food, one of them divides it equally and then distributes it. Even though they do not communicate well with
each other, they know that they are safe and secure - they have each other now.
10. Can someone tell me - where do I belong? We live and learn....
The challenges faced have been many - some of them requiring
We set up a Drop-In-
innovative responses (see box on right). Unfortunately, enthusiasm and
Centre(DIC) at Sealdah where
creativity can only go so far, and there are many difficulties which
there are a large number of
require systemic changes in order to allow us to work effectively.
homeless mentally ill, intending
to make it a place where our
As mentioned elsewhere in this report, the physical condition of some of
patients could come and collect
the patients is alarming - they have open wounds, scabies, lesions and
their medicine, have some food
sores - and these have to be treated before giving them psychotropic
and have a bath. We however
medication. However, most psychiatric facilities, both private and state,
had to change our strategy -
have no facilities to treat physical problems, and institutions deal with
many patients were reluctant to
physical ailments refuse to admit mentally ill persons. A Catch-22
walk to the DIC, some refused
situation. And even when we manage to beat the system and get our
to let us wash their clothes
patients admitted - we face the wrath of our fellow citizens - one of our
because they would have to
patients with bleeding head sores was summarily thrown out of a
leave them behind to dry, and
nursing home because the other patients objected to the smell of the
many felt more secure in their
pus oozing from his wounds.
own surroundings even if it
meant foregoing a hot meal.
Often, emergency patients need to be kept in a sheltered place before
we can complete the legal formalities necessary to take them into our
So we now take our services to
care. However, no state agency seems to be willing to take the
the station premises, and
responsibility of providing a transit space - the Social Welfare
almost 50 people daily get their
Department feels that since these are mental patients - they come
the road ahead
food and medicines this way
under the Health Department - and the Health Department believes that
since they are homeless - they are the Social Welfare Department’s
Finding a suitable sheltered
responsibility. As of date, our patients are still in no-man’s land where
space for DICs has been
the state government is concerned. A state psychiatric facility turned
difficult - we plan to experiment
away 14 of our patients one night stating that they were ‘mentally
with a portable DIC in areas
challenged’, not mentally sick - we are grateful to the Railway Police
that have a high density of our
Force who were kind enough to house and feed them in the Sealdah
patients - using a folding tent
retirement rooms for 2 days until we found alternate homes to place
that can be easily set up and
them.
dismantled
There are other challenges to overcome - all of which need a huge
amount of resources that are currently beyond our means. The
absence of a transit home of our own where we can house patients
10 until we transfer them to the appropriate agency continues to be an
barrier in ensuring the well-being of our patients. Vulnerability is an
issue that needs to be addressed urgently - most of the men fall prey to
addiction, while the women remain defenseless against sexual abuse.
Shyamoli, a young, mute girl One of our patients, Tuku, was visibly upset when she was given a bath
being treated for schizophrenia and fresh clothes - she said that her dirty body and filthy, matted hair
at Sealdah was victim of sexual kept men away - and we had taken away her only protection.
abuse. She was looked after by
Iswar Sankalpa throughout her The very nature of the illness has slowed down our efforts - because
pregnancy and delivered a baby these patients tend to wander, finding them after the initial encounter
on 2nd of March 2009. The baby becomes difficult. With many, rapport building takes a long time and
is being cared for at a home run repeated visits are made before they begin to trust us. Some of the
by missionaries. Deeply patients are from other states, and communication with them requires a
traumatized by having to give up translator.
her baby, she regressed and had
to be hospitalized. She is We also deeply regret that in spite of our best efforts - we lost four of
receiving both physical and our patients - Sarada, Rajesh, Adibasi and Madhuri. We can only hope
mental therapy and continues to that, before they died, they were comforted by the fact that there were
be under our care. people in this hostile world that cared about them.
11. BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2009 ( FC PART )
PREVIOUS
YEAR. LIABILITIES. AMOUNT. AMOUNT. PREVIOUS YEAR. ASSETS. AMOUNT. AMOUNT.
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
Nil. GENERAL FUND.
Excess of Income over Nil. CURRENT ASSETS.
Expenditure. 216.94 Nil. Cash In Hand. 5607
Nil. Cash at Bank. 2773.94 8380.94
Nil. CURRENT LIABILITIES.
Unutilised Fund. 8164
TOTAL. 8380.94 TOTAL. 8380.94
In terms of our report on even date.
DE SUBIR KUMAR & CO. S.K.DE. Membership No :- 053022. 20th September 2009
Chartered Accountants. Partner. Kolkata .
12. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ST. MARCH 2009.
PREVIOUS RECEIPTS. AMOUNTS. AMOUNTS. PAYMENTS. AMOUNT. AMOUNT.
YEAR. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
To Nil. Direct Programme Cost. By. Grant In Aid
Nil. Emergency Case Management. For, NAYADOUR.
Nil. In house treatment cost of 50 patients. 55,204.00 From Hope Foundation ( Ireland ) 198,753.00
Nil. Dress. 604.00
Nil. Medicine. 2,136.00 By. Interest from Bank.
Nil. - From - Fc Fund. 216.94
Nil. Food ( DIC ) 9,863.00
Nil. Centre Rent. 1,000.00
Nil. Awareness Meetings. 2,000.00
Nil. Advocacy Meeting. 3,452.00
Nil. Community Care Givers training. 998.00
Nil. Community Caregivers Kits. 1,000.00
Nil. Honararium to Psychiatrists. 28,800.00 105,057.00
To Programme support cost.
Local Conveyance ( Staff ) 10,177.00
Nil. Communication / Telephone/ Internet. 6,849.00
Nil. Documentation. 1,401.00
Nil. Printing and Stationery. 2,739.00
Nil. Audit Fees. - 21,166.00
To Nil. Programme Support Cost.
Project Coordinator. 13,650.00
Social Worker. 52,800.00
Nil. Centre Attendant. 3,000.00
Nil. Accountant. 2,750.00 72,200.00
To Nil. Bank Charges. 330.00
To Nil. Excess of Income over Expenditure. 216.94
TOTAL. 198,969.94 TOTAL. 198,969.94
In terms of our report on even date.
DE SUBIR KUMAR & CO. S.K.DE. Membership No :- 053022. 20th September 2009
Chartered Accountants. Partner. Kolkata .
13. BALANCE SHEET AS 31ST MARCH 2009.( GENERAL PART. )
PREVIOUS YEAR. LIABILITIES. AMOUNT. AMOUNT. PREVIOUS YEAR. ASSETS. AMOUNT. AMOUNT.
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
68,592.00 GENERAL FUND. 68592 FIXED ASSETS.
Excess of income over expenditure. 256974 325,566.00 Air conditioner. 8,000.00
19,671.00 Computer & Printer. 11,803.00
NIL. CURRENT LIABILITIES. Electric Equipment. 2,000.00
Audit Fees. 5000 28,727.00 Furniture & Fixture. 25,854.00
Accounting Charges. 12000 Godrej Almirah. 10,184.00
United Voyage Marketing Pvt. Ltd. 15000 32,000.00 Office Furniture. 5,000.00 62,841.00
CURRENT ASSETS.
Loan & Advances. 41,250.00
14,827.00 Cash in Hand. 326.00
22,367.00 Cash at Bank. 253,149.00 294,725.00
TOTAL. 357,566.00 TOTAL. 357,566.00
In terms of our report on even date.
DE SUBIR KUMAR & CO. S.K.DE. Membership No :- 053022. 20th September 2009
Chartered Accountants. Partner. Kolkata .
14. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2009.( GENERAL PART.)
PREVIOUS PREVIOUS
TO. EXPENDITURE. AMOUNT. AMOUNT. BY. INCOME. AMOUNT. AMOUNT.
YEAR. YEAR.
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
" Nil. Direct Programme Cost. " Nil. Donation. 622,889.00
Nil. Emergency case management. " Nil. Interest from Bank ( SBI ) 12,602.00
Nil. Awareness Meetings. 2,925.00
Nil. Centre Rent. 1,000.00
Nil. Cleaning Charges. 5,604.00
Nil. Diagonist Charges. 1,480.00
Nil. Doctor Visit. 1,618.00
Nil. Dress. 3,040.00
Nil. Electric Charges. 4,835.00
Nil. Food ( Dic) 10,893.00
Nil. Honorarium to Psychiatrists. 1,200.00
Nil. Hygiene. 1,278.00
In House Treatment Cost 50 Paitents. 9,735.00
" Nil. Lodging Charges. 46,490.00
Nil. Medicine. 448.00
Nil. Office Rent. 68,750.00
" Nil. Programme Support Cost. 159,296.00
Nil. Accountant. 1,000.00
Nil. Carrying Charges. 100.00
Nil. Consultancy Charges. 600.00
Nil. Documentation. 26.00
Maintanance Charges. 1,288.00
Printing & Stationery. 28,320.00
Registration Renewal Charges. 25.00
Residential Training. 19,170.00
Salary. 95,725.00
Service Charges. 950.00
Staff Conveyance 61,176.00
208,380.00
" Nil. Bank Charges. 100.00
" 16305 Depreciation. 10,741.00
excess of Income over Expenditure.
" 256,974.00
TOTAL. 635,491.00 TOTAL. 635,491.00
In terms of our report on even date.
DE SUBIR KUMAR & CO. S.K.DE. Membership No :- 053022. 20th September 2009
Chartered Accountants. Partner. Kolkata .
15. Acknowledgments
We gratefully acknowledge the following persons whose patronage and
support has been instrumental in bringing us this far
His Excellency Shri Gopal Krishna Gandhi, Hon'ble Governor of West Bengal
Shri Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya, Hon'ble Mayor of Kolkata
Dr. Arjun Sengupta, Hon'ble MP(Rajya Sabha)
Shri Goutam Mohan Chakraborty, Commissioner of Police, Kolkata Police
Shri Debashis Roy Additional Commissioner of Police Community Police Wing
Shri Rajesh Subarno, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South)
Dr.Surya Kanto Mishra, Minister of Health, Govt. of West Bengal
Moushumi Ghosh, Borough Chairperson,
Bobby Hakim, Borough Chairperson
Dr. Arunendu Biswas- Superintendant, Kolkata Pavlov Hospital
Shri Arul Jyothi, Commandant (Sealdah Division), Railway Protection Force
Our generous donors Our funders, for their faith and backing
Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd HOPE FOUNDATION Ireland
Intas - Ms Maureen Forrest Director; Hope Foundation
MASUMI Overseas Pvt. Ltd. - Ms Jenny Browne- Overseas Director; Hope Foundation
Molekule
Nicholas Piramal
Patton India Ltd.
Ranbaxy Solus
S.K. Oil Terminals
Sun Pharmaceuticals
We are only as strong as the partnerships that support us
our gratitude to all the individuals, organizations and departments
who have chosen to be a part of the community care network
66 Pally Institute of Psychiatry. Phulbagan Society
Alipore Judges Court IPER Pradeep Sangha,
Amra Sabai Club, Collootola Jana Swasthya Committee Shyambazar
Amrapali Nursing Home Jhamapukur Youth Sporting Club Purbasha 11
Antara Junior Boys Sporting Club, Khidderpore Putiary Club
Antardarson Kabardanga Auto Union R.G.Kar Medical College
Antarik Kolkata Police Rajabazar Science College
ASHRAY Loreto Sealdah State Bank of India
Army Wives Welfare Association M.R. Bangur Hospital Sappho for Equality
Bandhuchakra Welfare Manas Bangla Sealdah Court
Association Ministar Club Shahid Smriti Sangha,
Behala Young Men's Association Mr. D. Ashis, Medical Bank Chetla
Bhabani Bhaban Mr. Shiboprosad Roy Shanti Youva Sangha, Akra
City Civil Court Ms Margaret Waterworth Social Welfare Department
Dr. Ranjita Biswas Ms Vahista Dastoor Soujatya
Eastern Railways Womens Ms. Deepanjana Sarkar Soumendra Pathak
Welfare Organisation Ms. Samata Biswas Controller of Vagrancy
FORUM for Mental Health N.R.S. Medical College Subhas Sangha, Kashi Mitra
Gulab Sporting Club, Cossipore New Sporting Club, Kankurgachi Ghat
Indian Psychiatric Society Paripurnata Swasthya Bhaban
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