Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) was founded in 1984 with the primary objective of providing quality care and rehabilitation to those suffering from severe mental disorders. SCARF has a Mental Health Center located in

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, along with two residential rehabilitation centres at Thiruverkadu and

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Research

SCARF has been involved in several studies conducted by the

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. Some of its other collaborating partners in mental health research are,

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and TISS. Tamil Nadu MGR Medical University has approved SCARF as a center for doctoral studies in 'Mental health and Social Sciences'. The biennial conference of the foundation
ICONS
draws response from distinguished researchers from all over the world.

Academics

The

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(NBE) has accredited SCARF as the centre for post-graduate training for DNB in psychiatry since 2009. SCARF offers various training and workshop in psychology, social work, nursing and occupational therapy. It offers one year Diploma in 'Mental Health Care and Counselling' in collaboration with

and doctoral research (PhD) in mental health in affiliation with the Dr. MGR Medical University.

Awareness

SCARF is involved in promoting mental health awareness and lobbying for the benefits for the mentally ill patients through educational materials, and an International film festival
Frame of Mind
to improve awareness and deal with stigma. The foundation has also initiated a media award for journalists writing on mental health.

References

External links

Official Website
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