Schizophrenia Research Foundation
Founded in 1984 for severe mental disorder care and research.
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The Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) was established in 1984 to deliver quality care and rehabilitation for people with severe mental disorders. Its Mental Health Center is located in Anna Nagar, Chennai, and it operates two residential rehabilitation centres at Thiruverkadu and Mahabalipuram. SCARF has participated in studies led by the World Health Organization and collaborates with partners including Johns Hopkins University, King's College London, and NIMHANS.
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SCARF's research collaborations extend to the World Psychiatric Association, Oxfam, the Indian Council of Medical Research, AIIMS, and TISS. The Tamil Nadu MGR Medical University has approved SCARF as a center for doctoral studies in 'Mental health and Social Sciences'. Its biennial conference, ICONS, attracts distinguished researchers globally. Since 2009, the National Board of Examinations has accredited SCARF for post-graduate DNB training in psychiatry.
The foundation also offers a one-year Diploma in 'Mental Health Care and Counselling' in collaboration with NIMHANS, and doctoral research (PhD) in mental health affiliated with Dr. MGR Medical University. SCARF promotes mental health awareness through educational materials and an international film festival called Frame of Mind, which aims to reduce stigma. It also initiated a media award for journalists writing on mental health.
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