TNPSC Thervupettagam

Banyan’s mental health housing model

April 1 , 2025 10 hrs 0 min 112 0
  • The Works done by a Chennai based NGO working in the field of mental health, Banyan, has been mentioned in a recent publication of WHO.
  • The Guidance on ‘Mental Health Policy and Strategic Action Plans’ speaks of how persons with mental health needs could be integrated into the community and benefit from it.
  • This is the second time Banyan’s work mentioned in a WHO document.
  • Nine years ago, Banyan evolved on trial basis a housing option under its project ‘Home Again’ for persons who have recovered from mental ailment.

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