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SCARF INDIA SCARF, a voluntary, non profit organisation established in 1984, committed to Mental Health

What happens when research is shared beyond journals and into conversations?The PIECEs project dissemination event broug...
11/08/2026

What happens when research is shared beyond journals and into conversations?
The PIECEs project dissemination event brought together mental health professionals, researchers, persons with lived experience, caregivers, to reflect on five years of community mental health research across India and Pakistan.
The event featured:
📖 Early findings from the DIALOG+ trial in India and Pakistan
📘 A report on the PIECEs Small Scale Research Grants (SSRG) for early career researchers
📖 Release of the User-led Guide to Participatory Mental Health Research
🎬 Exclusive pre-screening of the PIECEs documentary
💬 Panel discussion with persons with lived experience and the PIECEs team
🤝 Reflections on community engagement and participatory mental health research
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online, and to our collaborators, speakers, and community partners who made this event possible. We hope the discussions, resources, and connections sparked here continue to shape mental health research and practice.
Psychosis DIALOGPlus LivedExperience MentalHealth KnowledgeExchange

🎨 Art, expression, and mental health came together at the Art Fest for Mental Health!As part of the PIECEs Project, SCAR...
11/08/2026

🎨 Art, expression, and mental health came together at the Art Fest for Mental Health!

As part of the PIECEs Project, SCARF partnered with the Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University to host a two-day celebration of creativity and wellbeing.

The fest opened on 31 July with an inauguration by Dr. C.K. Gariyali, IAS, and Tmt. K. Poomalini, Registrar, TNJJMFAU. The day also featured *Mudiyum Mudiyadhu*—a moving theatre performance by SCARF service users with lived experience of mental illness, alongside theatre artists. It was a powerful sharing of stories, emotions, and lived realities on stage.

On 1 August, the focus shifted to hands-on workshops in art, craft, music, and dance. Participants explored different forms of expression and connected with mental health in creative, personal ways.

A big thank you to all the performers, facilitators, participants, and partners who made the fest so meaningful. Your energy and openness brought the space to life. 💙

ExpressiveArts

Rapid insights. Real-world impact. Join our Preconference Workshop on Rapid Qualitative Research (RQR) and learn practic...
10/08/2026

Rapid insights. Real-world impact. Join our Preconference Workshop on Rapid Qualitative Research (RQR) and learn practical methods to conduct rigorous qualitative research with speed and confidence.

📅 19 August 2026 | 📍 The Savera Hotel, Chennai

⚠️ Limited spots available! Register before 15 August at www.iconsofscarf.org.

🚨 Only a Few Seats Left! 🚨Join our hands-on training on Identifying & Managing Anxiety and Depression in Children & Adol...
08/08/2026

🚨 Only a Few Seats Left! 🚨

Join our hands-on training on Identifying & Managing Anxiety and Depression in Children & Adolescents and gain practical, evidence-based skills for early identification, assessment, and referral.

📅 29 August 2026 | 🕑 2:00–6:00 PM
📍 The Savera Hotel, Chennai
💰 Registration Fee: ₹2,500

👥 Limited to 25 participants only!
⏳ Register before 15 August

Happy to share that we had the opportunity to facilitate a training on Trauma-Informed, Survivor-Centred Approaches, foc...
06/08/2026

Happy to share that we had the opportunity to facilitate a training on Trauma-Informed, Survivor-Centred Approaches, focusing on its ethical principles and the importance of self-care, for Protection Officers from the Social Welfare Department, Staff and Counsellors from One-Stop Centres (OSCs), Police Personnel from All Women Police Stations (AWPS), and representatives from the State and District Legal Services Authorities (SLSA/DLSA) as part of the Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women in Chennai and Tirunelveli on 24/07/2026 & 05/08/2026.

SCARF proudly celebrates excellence in mental health leadership! 🌟Congratulations to Dr. Natarajan Varadharajan, Assista...
23/07/2026

SCARF proudly celebrates excellence in mental health leadership! 🌟

Congratulations to Dr. Natarajan Varadharajan, Assistant Professor, JIPMER, the inaugural recipient of the STELAR Award for Emerging Leader in Mental Health. His dedication to innovation, research, and compassionate care reflects the future of mental health leadership.

We are delighted to share that Ms. Shruti Rao co-facilitated a workshop titled “Context-sensitive and Culturally Respons...
15/07/2026

We are delighted to share that Ms. Shruti Rao co-facilitated a workshop titled “Context-sensitive and Culturally Responsive Family Interventions to Support People with Psychosis” at the International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis (ISPS) Annual Congress in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The workshop showcased findings from a WHO-funded multicountry initiative to develop a context-sensitive and culturally responsive family intervention model for people with psychosis. As part of this global collaboration, SCARF contributed to one phase of the project alongside partners from Nigeria, Peru, Canada, and Singapore.

Join us for the 6th Dr. Sarada Menon Oration at ICONS XII, delivered by Professor Matcheri S. Keshavan. This special lec...
13/07/2026

Join us for the 6th Dr. Sarada Menon Oration at ICONS XII, delivered by Professor Matcheri S. Keshavan. This special lecture celebrates Dr. Sarada Menon’s remarkable legacy while exploring advances in schizophrenia research.

📅 20–22 August 2026 | 📍 Chennai
📝 Register: www.iconsofscarf.org

SCARF is proud to present the Maitri Awards 2026—an evening dedicated to recognising the extraordinary caregivers who st...
11/07/2026

SCARF is proud to present the Maitri Awards 2026—an evening dedicated to recognising the extraordinary caregivers who stand beside persons with serious mental illness every step of the way.

📅 14 July 2026 | 🕚 11:30 AM
📍 SCARF India, Chennai

ICONS XII | Symposia at a Glance 📚✨Explore 18 engaging symposia featuring leading experts from India and around the worl...
10/07/2026

ICONS XII | Symposia at a Glance 📚✨

Explore 18 engaging symposia featuring leading experts from India and around the world, covering topics including early psychosis, schizophrenia, digital mental health, physical health, lived experience, community psychiatry, cognitive neuroscience, integrative care, neuromodulation, clozapine research, and much more.

Swipe through to discover the sessions and start planning your ICONS XII experience!

📅 20–22 August 2026
📍 The Savera Hotel, Chennai
📝 Register now: www.iconsofscarf.org

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