IPH Thane

Institute for Psychological Health (IPH)is a Social Enterprise with a strong community mental health
focus. We are today a family of over 70 mental health professionals ably assisted by an administrative
team of 30 individuals & working along-side are over 100 trained volunteers. Over 30 % of people
coming to us are from a more compromised socio economic strata who receive services at a token cost.
For more on the range of services (OPD, counseling, workshops, industrial training, events, projects)
provided by IPH do visit our website http://www.healthymind.org
Our focus since inception has been to increase awareness about mental health and its scope in daily
living. In the process, we strive to reduce stigma associated with mental illness. Stigma occurs as a result
of stereotypes and negative perceptions and is often associated with mental health conditions.Despite
efforts to raise awareness of mental illnesses and mental health over the years, stigmatizing views
stubbornly persist to this day. (Some statistics about MH in India)
It has been our experience at IPH that community programs are a very effective way to increase
awareness and reduce stigma. Some of our programs like Manovikas, Manatarang, Cool Club,
Palakshala, and VEDH have been running successfully for several years/more than decade and have
managed to change perceptions of peopleto some extent.