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.