Success Stories
For advocacy on mental health and the organization, we need voices from the carers and the members themselves to share their experiences. They can be our best advocates. However, most of the families do not allow their identities to be known due to stigma. This is a success story of Renu (name changed) who was in VISHWAS for almost two years and is now happily living with her family in Uttrakhand.
A 59-year-old female, was admitted to Vishwas in the month of 2018. A homemaker and a teacher by profession, she presented with symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia. She was suspicious, uncooperative and was quick to get into an argument with others. Her delusions and hallucinations were active and created severe disturbance in her sleep and overall functioning. Regular psychiatric consultations, a good response to the medicines and adjustment of dosage led to favourable outcomes when it was supported with individual and group psychotherapy at the Day Care Centre. However, the most significant contribution could be attributed to her family members, who showered her with immense support and encouragement during her stay at Vishwas.