Psychiatry is a subject shrouded in mystery and taboo. Rural as well as urban population have multiple misconceptions about mental illness which lead them to soothsayers and tantriks.
Manasa was started with a vision that the masses need to be educated regarding concepts of mental illness so that the patients are identified, and treated as soon as possible and can lead a successful, integrated existence in the society.
Over 30 years as awarenedd about mental illness has arisen Manasa has started pioneering work in areas of psychosocial rehabilitation, physiotherapy and outreach programmes in schools and colleges as a part of preventive psychiatry and training counsellors to serve the society.
