Psychiatry
Launched in 2005, PRASAD Chikitsa’s Psychiatry Program was created to meet the growing need for accessible, affordable mental health care care in the Tansa Valley. The program provides ongoing psychiatric treatment, counseling, and follow-up visits, offering both compassion and clinical support to individuals living with mental illness in rural communities where such services were once nonexistent.
Program launched:
2005
Patients treated so far
2164
Sessions treated so far
39,735
Mental health remains one of the most neglected health challenges in rural India. In the Tansa Valley, stigma, lack of awareness, and limited access to psychiatric care leave many people untreated and suffering in silence. Families often cannot afford private care, while public health resources are scarce. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder frequently go undiagnosed, leading to isolation, distress, and a diminished quality of life.
How We Are Solving It
Follow-up and Continuity of Care
Recognizing that psychiatric care requires ongoing support, PRASAD Chikitsa prioritizes consistent follow-up care, helping patients stay on track with medication, counseling, and therapy.
Integrated Approach
The Psychiatry Program is embedded within PRASAD Chikitsa’s broader healthcare system, ensuring patients also benefit from nutritional support, social services, and other interventions that contribute to overall well-being.
Accessible Psychiatric Services
The program ensures access to qualified psychiatrists, regular check-ups, and personalized treatment plans. Medications are provided at little or no cost, easing the financial burden that often prevents people from seeking help.
Impact
By bringing compassionate psychiatric care into local communities, PRASAD Chikitsa has transformed lives—helping individuals regain dignity, rebuild relationships, and participate more fully in society. The program has made psychiatric treatment a reality for people who would otherwise remain unseen and untreated.