Saarthak is a group of three organizations,
working on the issues of mental health in the community.
Saarthak contributes to development through –
Mental Health Services • Capacity Building • Advocacy for Human Rights
19/06/2020
The spread of novel ( ) across the globe and the associated morbidity and mortality challenged the nations by several means.
One such underrecognized and unaddressed area is the mental health issues staff develop during the .
The reasons for such adverse outcomes in them range from excessive workload/work hours, inadequate personal protective equipment, over-enthusiastic media news, feeling inadequately supported among others.
Let us acknowledge that are also people first.
Their efforts, time, , relationships and lives are being affected while providing to all of us.
If anyone of you knows a frontline worker who is battling excessive and , do lend them a helping hand or a patient ear to their conversations.
16/06/2020
Art therapy helps children, adolescents, and adults explore their emotions, improve self-esteem, manage addictions, relieve stress, improve symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Art therapy is founded on the belief that self-expression through artistic creation has therapeutic value for those who are healing or seeking deeper understanding of themselves and their personalities.
04/06/2020
“The first thing that I’ve learned from people is that it is important to say to yourself that it is a worrying time, and if I’m anxious or worrying, then it is alright to be so.”
Dr Achal Bhagat, senior consultant psychiatry and psychotherapy, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi talks about how to tackle growing and during these times.
Read on to know more about how to handle your emotions and thoughts while being stuck in
"The first thing that I've learned from people is that it is important to say to yourself that it is a worrying time, and if I'm anxious or worrying, then it is alright to be so."
01/06/2020
We all go through a difficult time sometimes. It is okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, scared or worried. We all do so. And sometimes, we are all overwhelmed and distressed by our circumstances, our relationships, our problems, our feelings or our thoughts. If you or someone know is going through a difficult phase in life and you want to be heard, supported and find solutions, do reach out to Saarthak.
We will be with you without passing judgements and without being directive. If you need information, support, , or treatment for your , come, let us talk. For the past twenty five years we have helped many people overcome their difficulties and outgrow their pain. We are a professional mental health team of experienced and empathetic , , and .
25/05/2020
Yes, it's a serious situation, and yes, it deserves your vigilance and attention
Here are a few pointers that could help you survive spiralling negative thoughts about this uncertain time -
1. Maintain a daily routine.
2. Restrict media and social media coverage to prevent it from becoming too overwhelming. Only obtain info from credible news sources.
3. Acknowledge your feelings and focus on things you can control.
4. Find things to keep you busy (whether it’s constructive or creative) to help lift your mood.
5. Stay connected with your loved ones via technology.
6. If you’re on medication, remember to take it as prescribed.
Follow us to allay your fears and help manage your anxiety
22/05/2020
Greetings everyone!
Hope you all are in good health and spirits. This has proven to be a major test of our patience and resolve.
Adults are finding hard to juggle family and career worries while kids are getting frustrated being cooped up inside the walls. The constant barrage of negativity all around further alleviates our worries.
Dr. Achal Bhagat tries to cover the impact of on our . Hope you find this insightful.
Stay tuned for more updates on how to combat and in this
Intertwine psychological recovery with relief; start online consultations; and simplify policies that govern the sector
20/05/2020
Is hitting you hard?
Are you getting the jitters and the playing havoc with your ?
Our founder - Dr. Achal Bhagat is putting out a series of content to help you tackle these difficult times.
19/05/2020
Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the as a pandemic, it is causing widespread , and it's only being exacerbated by the , self-isolation and undertaken to slow the pathogen's spread.
Dr. Achal Bhagat of Indraprastha Apollo Hospital focuses on how to manage and during the period in the times in an activity organised for Satyug Darshan Institute of Engineering & Technology
14/05/2020
Every day begins with an act of courage and hope getting out of bed.
Do not despair if you feel anxious and worry about the uncertain times ahead. Follow us to know more about how you might tackle such difficult times.
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Saarthak is a group of organizations working on the issue of mental health in India and South Asia. Saarthak believes that mental health is a human right, and that people living with mental health problems are people first.
In its various roles, Saarthak has provided both not for profit and fee based mental health services in Delhi and India.
Saarthak has provided comprehensive, innovative, evidence based psychiatric, psychotherapy and quality of life services in Delhi NCR for the past twenty years under the leadership of Dr. Achal Bhagat. Saarthak presently provides its services from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in Sarita Vihar, New Delhi and from Saarthak premises in Safdurjung Enclave in South Delhi. Saarthak’s services are now also available online.
Saarthak works as a multidisciplinary team, and the team includes psychiatrists, psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, Quality of Life coaches and social workers. Saarthak provides mental health services across age groups and across mental health problems.
The conceptual framework of services includes evidence based pharmacotherapy, cognitive behaviour therapy and systems theory.
Saarthak has also worked as a capacity building and research partner for organizations like UNICEF, UNIFEM, UNODC, The Asia Foundation and Action for Ability Development and Inclusion (AADI). Saarthak has assisted the judicial process in a number of instances for capacity building, providing expert advice for cases and in oversight committees for implementing court orders. Saarthak has contributed actively to framing of policy and lawon Mental Health and Disability in India. Saarthak has worked in partnerships with nearly fifty not for profit organizations across India and South Asia.
Saarthak alumni have further trained and worked in institutions like Johns HopkinUniversity, King’s College London, UC London, Bath University UK, Florida Tech, Wisconsin University, TISS, Delhi University etc.
Saarthak has successfully advocated for rights of persons living with mental illness andinfluenced law and policy related to mental health, human trafficking, disability, gender based violence, child care and protection and survivors of child sexual abuse.
