Mental Health Action Trust | Rebuilding Lives

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About MHAT

MHAT is a Charitable Trust, based in Kozhikode, Kerala, India and provides good quality, comprehensive and recovery oriented mental health care to the poorest sections of the population with severe mental disorders.
It is entirely based in the community with no provision for hospital admissions and people being selected based on a process of economic screening. The service is provided in collaboration with like-minded local partners which makes it possible to offer services free to the end user.

Vision

A world where the community is engaged in offering high-quality, recovery-oriented, mental health and social care for the poorest of the poor

Mission

To surmount the barriers of stigma, prejudice, and economic constraints to bring high-quality mental health care to the underprivileged

“Treatment for Mental Health is far too important to be left solely to specialists. We must provide mental health treatment via whoever is available and in an inexpensive way to our communities.”

- Dr Manoj Kumar,
DPM, MD, FRC Psych, Founder and Clinical Director

Engagement

Volunteers

Impact

Individuals

*SOURCE: 2007 CENSUS – AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE IN KERALA – 4.3 X 4500 PATIENTS

Services

Core Mission Service

The primary mission of MHAT is to deliver recovery-oriented mental health care to the most underserved populations via community psychiatry. This mission is the cornerstone of MHAT's existence, with all other services we provide designed to intricately complement and bolster this fundamental commitment.

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Courses

MHAT's courses are designed to empower individuals with knowledge and skills in the field of mental health. The Introduction to Mental Health course is a great starting point for beginners, while the Internship in Mental Health is a more in-depth experience for serious students.

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Psychotherapy

MHAT's comprehensive psychotherapy and counselling offering, accessible both online and in person, is tailored to urban communities. By availing of these services, you not only prioritize your well-being but also directly contribute to advancing our core mission.

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