Mental Health GAP training in kashmir in collaboration with Royal College of Psychiatry and DHServices Kashmir supported by WHO

We aims a providing a humane and personalized treatment of nervous and mental diseases in a restorative  setting-achievable by providing the best care and treatment in a safe, compassionate and respectful environment.

 

We aim to grow from a self-contained community for mental health to being the primary resource for Kashmir Valley's mental health and de-addiction needs. 

 

To achieve our goals we aim to work on the principles of service provision across all age groups, comprising of inpatient treatment, rehabilitation services and a special educational training on-site, created in response to the growing needs of services across all age groups in our community. We aim to continue to update our therapeutic modalities and adopt "best practices" to provide all of our patients with life-changing treatments, such as ECT (Electro-Convulsive Therapy).

 

The most important facet of our success will be connection to the community at large.  We aim to offer continuing education programs and professional conferences that would have a sizable impact on the quality of psychiatric treatment in the area.  Community programs on mental health, wellness and addiction topics will also presented throughout the year at surrounding libraries, schools and professional organizations through our Speaker's Bureau.

 

Being a good community partner is essential for our continued success. Thinking of our future sustainability, we have the opportunity to develop and expand our services due to availability of space on our campus.
As we look forward to the future, we will increase our focus on promoting wellness and recovery, as well as work tirelessly to decrease the stigma of mental health and addictive illness.

Our Treatment Team Comprises of:

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Psychiatrist. When admitted to the inpatient hospital, each patient is assigned an attending psychiatrist  He  will evaluate medical and psychiatric problems, and recommend and participate in treatment including the prescription of medications, if needed. The psychiatrist is ultimately responsible to assure the quality of care at institute.

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Clinical Psychologist, To evaluate  assess and formulate psychological care plan in collaboration with other team  members and to evaluate the role of psychosocial factors in clinical presentation.

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Nursing Staff. Registered nurses are on staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week to monitor the patient's mood, behavior, physical status and to intervene accordingly. The nurse administers medication and provides nursing education groups. The registered nurses are also assisted in providing care by  Mental Health Counselors.

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Clinical Case Manager. The clinical case manager (licensed social worker) will meet with patients individually, in groups, and in family meetings Monday through Friday. He or she assists the patient in exploring the reasons for hospitalization/stressors, and helps develop a plan to assist in the recovery process. The clinical case manager will work with the psychiatrist, nurse, family members and patient to determine the most appropriate aftercare plan.

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Allied counselors provide therapeutic groups daily (problem solving, coping skills, recreation, etc) to help patients achieve their treatment goals.

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Crisis Intervention Specialists. Crisis Intervention Specialists assist in the de-escalation of crisis situations in a calm, safe, and supportive manner. 

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Addictions Counselor. The Addiction Counselor counsels and educates patients, families and significant others about alcohol and drug addictions and related disorders. They are also responsible for establishing a climate for recovery from addictions and improved psychosocial functioning.

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Occupational Therapist. The occupational therapist provides memory testing and life skills assessments. The OT runs groups that teach coping skills, life skills and community re-entry activities.

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Physical Therapist. The physical therapist provides rehabilitative services, such as muscle strengthening and balance.
 

We look forward to your valuable feedback and continued support to help this institute grow and serve our community.

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Sincerely,