Schizophrenia is one of the most severe psychiatric illnesses, which affects the patient's thinking, emotions and therefore his or her behavior. Today nearly 1% of world population is suffering from schizophrenia & around 40 % of the persons with the diagnosis of schizophrenia do come to marginal functioning such as getting and holding on to a job and looking after themselves. And the remaining 60 % have the earlier mentioned deficits due to which they cannot be fully functional in society as far as working, studying, socializing and/or leading a meaningful life. We at IPH do not call them patients but Shubharthis- persons walking in the direction of well being. ` TRIDAL ' ( three important components , Shubharthi , professionals and community & incidentally Tridal , leaf of Bel tree has antipsychotic medicinal properties ) a project at IPH helps these recovering patients participate in learning and using those skills for increasing their confidence and make them explore partially gainful employment.
Monday to Friday occupational workshop is run by the Shubhartis and Shubhankars. Current group strength is 40. They meet from 1 PM to 5 PM.
They make following products and product list may vary from time to time
- Calpro - A Calcium and Protein rich health cereal which has been approved by the TATA Memorial Hospital as a diet supplement for cancer patients. This entirely vegetarian powder which can be mixed with milk to make a wholesome porridge is made from Naachni, Soya, Rajgira, khus khus amongst other ingredients. This product "Calpro" has been selected on the Product List of Consumer Form. St Judes - a pediatric care wing of Tata hospital is using Calpro for it patients in the rehab centre.
- Chatnis: Different varieties of garlic & peanut chatneys are made and and sold at the counter.
- Bhajani: A special Pancake Mix is also popular product.
- Mobile covers - These jute or cloth covers for mobiles also helps one carry the mobiles around ones neck.
- Gudi: Maharashtrian homes traditionally hoist a flag on their new years day called Gudi.
- During Diwali colored and different shaped terracotta diya or lamps are made and sold.
- Greeting cards are sold all throughout the year.
- Orders can be placed for decorative Diwali Gift packs consisting of different combinations of dry fruits.
- Recently Tridal has started undertaking catering orders for special occasions too
Proceeds from the sale of goods are given to the shubharthis. This helps in motivating them to attend the workshop as well.
"Help is just a call away in times of emotional distress" - that is Maitra Helpline for you. Tele counseling or rather, an "Emotional First aide" helpline. Whatever your age, gender or problem/distress call 022 -25385447. This helpline is active between 9 AM & 9 PM working days. Sundays between 9 AM - 2PM