Support Groups
All support groups at IPH are organized on a completely 'No charge' basis. In most of these groups IPH professionals work as facilitators & as a resource.
Shubharthi ( शुभार्थी ) (Schizophrenia)
- group for those recovering from schizophrenia
- helping them to deal with difficulties
- Our work has been presented in the international forum, and been lauded.
Suhrud Support Group for Caregivers of Schizophrenia Patients
- Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 5 PM for an online meet (Google Meet) where caregivers can share experiences, challenges, and learn from others. Facilitated by Dr. Savita Apte, Clinical Psychologist this group provides a safe space for caregivers to:
Trendsetters : (ट्रेंडसेटर्स)
- This is a unique group started by young people recovering from major mental disorders. The group is vibrant with optimism & hope.
- It is mediated by IPH professionals. Our SHUBHARTHIS (Recovering people) can share anything & everything under the sun here.
Uttejan ( उत्तेजन ) ( Epilepsy )
- Support group for persons suffering from epilepsy
Vyasanmukti Group : ( व्यसनमुक्ती ग्रुप )
- ( In collaboration with Muktangamitra Deaddiction Centre Pune) www.muktangan.org Treatment of addiction requires constant follow up, what our recovering clients fondly call 'charging your battery'.
- The group is facilitated by experienced counsellors of Muktangan.
Sahachari Group: ( सहचरी ग्रुप ) ( Spouses of Vyasanmukti )
- In collaboration with Muktanganmitra Deaddiction Centre Pune) Addiction is a family illness, wives & parents are worst sufferers along with kids & siblings.
- Here is a platform to share the stress & pick up courage. The spouses co-ordinating this group had gone through 'hell' in the past but now work for the cause of deaddiction.
Anubhuti :(अनुभूती) (Cancer)
- The diagnosis of 'cancer' of any type brings along with it a gloom of depression and despondency.
- Such individuals who are coping with, first the diagnosis, then the treatment process and then the final stage of rehabilitation which require support at all times... and that's what 'Anubhuti ' does.