Schizophrenia Research Foundation

Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) was founded in 1984 with the primary objective of providing quality care and rehabilitation to those suffering from severe mental disorders. SCARF has a Mental Health Center located in Anna Nagar, Chennai, along with two residential rehabilitation centres at Thiruverkadu and Mahabalipuram.

Schizophrenia Research Foundation
AbbreviationSCARF
Formation1984 (1984)
TypeNon-government organisation
PurposeMental Healthcare and Research
Location
Region served
South India
Chairman
R Seshasayee
Vice Chairman
Dr. Thara Rangaswamy
Director
Dr R Padmavati
Key people
M. Sarada Menon (Founder)
AffiliationsWHO, MGR Medical University
Websitewww.scarfindia.org
M. Sarada Menon, the founder of the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF)

Research

SCARF has been involved in several studies conducted by the World Health Organization. Some of its other collaborating partners in mental health research are, World Psychiatric Association, Johns Hopkins University, King's College London, Oxfam, Indian Council of Medical Research, AIIMS, NIMHANS and TISS.[1] Tamil Nadu MGR Medical University has approved SCARF as a center for doctoral studies in 'Mental health and Social Sciences'.[2] The biennial conference of the foundation, ICONS, draws response from distinguished researchers from all over the world.

Academics

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has accredited SCARF as the centre for post-graduate training for DNB in psychiatry since 2009. SCARF offers various training and workshop in psychology, social work, nursing and occupational therapy. It offers one year Diploma in 'Mental Health Care and Counselling' in collaboration with NIMHANS and doctoral research (PhD) in mental health in affiliation with the Dr. MGR Medical University.

Awareness

SCARF is involved in promoting mental health awareness and lobbying for the benefits for the mentally ill patients through educational materials, and an International film festival, Frame of Mind, to improve awareness and deal with stigma. The foundation has also initiated a media award for journalists writing on mental health.

References
  1. "Research".
  2. "Scarf: Overcoming a stigma". The Hindu. 18 February 2004. Archived from the original on 18 February 2004. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
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