Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) at APD Belagavi has been operation since 2018 July. This Program initiated in collaborating with DMHP (District Mental Health Program) of govt. health department at Belagavi,
In this reporting period, we identified and following up with 260 People with Mental Illness from Belagavi and Bailhongal blocks with the support of Asha workers, Anganwadi teachers, and Student volunteers.
We after primary assessment from us we connected all of them DMHP and Govt. hospitals for further regular treatment and rehabilitation, now these all PWMI getting free treatment from the government hospital.
Through our community intervention, we are connecting all our identified PwMIs to the Monochaithanya camps running by govt. under (DMHP).
Identification Process:
With the support of Asha workers and student volunteers conducted a house survey in two PHCs for identification of PwMI,
After the identification process, we organized a mental health assessment and health checkup camps in the month of Jan & Feb-21 in collaboration with the District Mental Health Program (DMHP) and the government department for newly identification PwMIs. Through these camps, PwMIs getting awareness and connection with the govt. facilities to get regular follow-up treatment with free medication and counseling support. In this reporting period did an assessment with all the identified PwMIs and connected them nearby govt. hospitals and with DMHP.
Community Survey highlights:
In collaboration with Rani Chennamma University (RCU)s Social work department, Mangalore Universities SDM college Ujire students and DMHP conducted a community Mental Health Survey in Yelluru( Belagavi Block), M.K. Hubli (Bailhongal Block), Identified new cases and connected to treatment.
Parents Meeting:
Conducted a Parents Meeting at M.K.Hubli to orient the awareness of mental health, its management, the importance of regular treatment, the role of caregivers, how to manage stigma and isolation in the community, etc…, team DMHP supported and participated as a resource team with their IEC kit and facilitate the program. 20 Parents along with PwMIs participated.
Manochaitnya Camp:
Monthly on 3rd Friday Manichaitnya camp held at govt. hospital Bailhongal through DMHP, Psychiatrist treating PWMI along with other DMHP team members. We from our CMHP facilitate the mobilization process of PwMIs from the community and connecting them to this camp for regular treatment and counseling. Right now every month 30+ PWMI participating regularly and getting benefits from this process. It is creating good space for the families to take benefit near their natives and avoiding travel to the distance for the same
Block-level treatment camps:
Collaborating and supporting organized block-level Camps at Yelluru PHC along with the DMHP team for further screening and treatment. This effort allows us to take the treatment to the native places of the community stayed at villages. It is helping to maintain the regular treatment for better rehabilitation.
Visit PHCs to connect the rehabilitation facilities to the PwMI at the working community:
In collaboration with the DMHP team visited PHCs in and around the working geography to facilitate orientation on Mental Health Program and sensitized ANMs, Pharmacists, Asha workers and other health workers in PHCs to support the program and help the PwMI community to take benefit of the DMHP and APDs CMH Program.
Sensitization to RCU students:
Organized a sensitization program for RCU students of social work, Facilitated the awareness related to mental health, its symptoms, the role of students to connect them to the treatment, treatment facilities at DMHP, etc, this leads to approach more families with PwMI and new identification.
Key Outcomes:
Success Story:
Problem History:
Beneficiary suffering from a mental illness problem for 8 years Earlier they were not knowing it was mental illness Someone suggested take him to the hospital so they visited a Private hospital Every month they spending nearly 1500 thousand rupees on treatment and travel.
Before APD Intervention:
He was taking treatment at a Private hospital but not getting a cure. He was not on regular medication.
After APD Intervention:
CMHP staff along with Asha worker identified him during the survey and oriented about Treatment camp and mental health. After the camp and enrolment, he is taking free treatment at Vadagoan PHC ( it is half km distance from his village). They visit every month and now he is on regular treatment and symptoms are reduced, connected to livelihood.
Medication:
He is taking regular medication
Changes seen:
Reduction in financial burden as drugs is provided free of cost at the nearest possible place.
PWMI resuming their roles and responsibilities (work/parenting).
Communication has improved and he practicing ADLS skills.
Taking part in community activities
Empowering persons with mental disability to get maintainers livelihood training
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (CMHP), BELAGAVI Oct to Dec 2020 REPORT
Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) at APD Belagavi has been in operation since 2018 July. According to the 2011 census, 1553 persons are suffering from mental illness in Belagavi. The Program is inactive in 2 blocks. (Belagavi and Bailhongal) of Belagavi District of Karnataka
This Program is collaborating under DMHP (District Mental Health Program) of govt. health department at Belagavi, now we identified 400 PWMI from Belagavi and Bailhongal blocks through Asha workers, Anganwadi teachers, and Student volunteers. These identified PWMI got free treatment from a government hospital and Monochaithanya camps running by govt. And they are on regular treatment with the follow up of Asha workers.
World Mental Health Day-2020
On the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2020, APD has facilitated an online competition, to promote mental health by article writing, photography competition and story writing. Around 20+ participants’ were participated.
World Mental Health Day celebrated at Belagavi and Bailhongala. On 16th Oct 2020 celebrated World Mental Health Day at Bailhongal block, conducted monthly Manochaitnya camp and distributed Survival kits to 30 PWMI families. This program was conducted with the collaboration of DMHP and Taluka government hospital Bailhongala. The program was inaugurated by Dr.Sumit Darbogi psychiatrist of DMHP, Dr.Nirmala Chief Medical Officer Government hospital Bailhongal, Mr.Patil MRW Bailhongala, Mr.Ramesh Gongadi and Mr.Babu Nejakar from APD.
On 19th Oct 2020 celebrated World Mental Health Day at Belagavi block, conducted treatment camp and distributed survival kits to 35 PWMI families.
Follow up
Every month did follow up on Belagavi and Bailhongal block through manochaitnya camp Asha workers.
APD’s pioneering work in community mental health (CMHP) from the year 2004 has resulted in the recovery of over 20,000 persons from mental illness in Karnataka and was honored by NIMHANS Award in the year 2018-19. APD has devised a virtual project to continue to reach out to cover 3700 PWMI, by ensuring psychiatrist consultations, continued treatments, psycho-socio – rehabilitation including counseling, tracking the progress of PWMIs, delivering medicines through Zero contact delivery(Social distancing rule), and support services to their caregivers. This unique initiative is being supported by all stakeholders working for the eradication of mental illness and promoting mental health.
The Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) at APD Davanagere has been operation since 2011 April. According to the 2011 census, 290 persons are suffering from mental illness in Davanagere. The Program is in action in 6 blocks of Davanagere District of Karnataka state. Kalburgi CMHP has been operation since 2019 May. The Program is inactive in 2 blocks. (Kalburgi and Jewargi) of Kalburgi District of Karnataka
This Program is collaborating with NIMHANS Bangalore and DMHP Davanagere & Kalburgi (District Mental Health Program) of govt. Under CMHP program 1200 ( Davanagere -1000 & Kalburgi-200) PWMI accessing rehabilitation service in Davanagere and Kalburgi. APD and health department and follow up 1200 through Ash workers, Anganwadi teachers, and Student volunteers. PWMI got free treatment from a government hospital and Monochaithanya camps running by govt. And they are on regular treatment with the follow up of Asha workers.
MANOCHAITHANYA CAMP
Every month First, Second, Third and Fourth Tuesday conducted Manochaitnya camp (Super Tuesday) at Channagiri, Jagaluru, Honnalli, Harihara, and Harapanahalli taluk Government hospital along with NIMHANS hospital and DMHP team 600 PWMI have taken treatment every month and new cases also got treatment and follow up for next month.
Every month 3rd Friday Manochaitnya camp (Super Tuesday) at Jewragi taluk hospital along with DMHP 40 PWMI have taken treatment and new cases also got treatment and follow up for next month.
TELE CONSULTATION
Dr. Shivakumar from NIMHANS hospital and Dr. Nithin supporting for Teleconsultation program. Every month 1st Tuesday, 3rd Tuesday, and 3rd Friday team had conducted Teleconsultation through Skype and 230 PWMI got to follow up treatment through Teleconsultation.
COUNSELING SUPPORT
Here we are doing 2 types of counseling one is direct counseling (face to face) other is telephonic counseling. From July to September we did 32 counseling sessions for PWMI, caregiver, school children, and college students.
FEDERATION MEETING
During these 3 months, we have conducted 06 caregivers meeting in Harapanahalli, Harihara, Davanagere, Honnalli, and Channagiri Taluk to build a parent's capacity. Every month 1st Saturday at Harihara (Taluk Hospital office), Every month date 2nd Wednesday Harapanahalli (MR special school), 3rd Wednesday ITI collage Davanagere, 4th Friday Honnalli taluk ( Erakalu matta), and Channagiri taluk 4th-week Nalluru. We are conducting parents meeting every month, during the meeting, we are collecting parent's issues and try to address. We have done orientation on COVID 19, NIGAMA Schemes, NABARD loan, Leadership, Community leadership, Govt. Schemes, bank loans, and APD activities.
LIVELIHOOD
16 Stabilized PWMI got 5 thousand rupees loan from Taluk level federation for start Agro-based self-employment.
Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) at APD - Belagavi has been operating since 2018 July. According to the 2011 census, 1553 persons are suffering from mental illness in Belagavi. The Program is inactive in 2 blocks. (Belagavi and Bailhongal) of Belagavi District of Karnataka
This Program is collaborating under DMHP (District Mental Health Program) of govt. Health department at Belagavi, we have identified 480 PWMI from Belagavi and Bailhongal blocks through Ash workers, Anganwadi teachers, and Student volunteers. These identified PWMI get free treatment from a government hospital and Monochaithanya camps running by govt. And they are on regular treatment with the follow up of Asha workers.
MANOCHAITHANYA CAMP
Every month second Tuesday conducted Manochaitnya camp (Super Tuesday) at Bailhongal government hospital along with DMHP and KLE hospital Belagavi. 35 PWMI get treatment every month and new cases also get treatment and follow up for next month.
FOLLOW UP CASES
Now we are doing 401 PWMI follow up cases, these peoples are identified by Asha workers and different volunteers after CBP and Sensitization, these people are getting free treatment from a government hospital and nearby PHcs every month. From January to |April 230 PWMI gets free treatment and all PWMI is on follow up by Asha workers, volunteers and Anganwadi teachers.
COUNSELLING SUPPORT
Here we are doing 2 types of counselling one is direct counselling (face to face) other is telephonic counselling from January to April. We have done 13 counselling, it includes PWMI, career giver, school children and college students.
LIVELIHOOD
One recovered PWMI trained in hospitality livelihood training in APD and now she is working at women’s hostel Belagavi as Assistant cook.
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (CMHP), BELAGAVI OCTOBER TO DECEMBER PROGRESS REPORT
Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) at APD Belagavi has been operation since 2018 in July. According to the 2011 census, 1553 persons are suffering from mental illness in Belagavi. The Program is inactive in 2 blocks. (Belagavi and Bailhongal) of Belagavi District of Karnataka.
This Program is collaborating under DMHP (District Mental Health Program) of govt. health department at Belagavi. We identified 480 PWMI from Belagavi and Bailhongal blocks through Ash workers, Anganwadi teachers, and Student volunteers. Identified PWMI got free treatment from a government hospital and Monochaithanya camps running by govt. And they are on regular treatment with the follow up of Asha workers.
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY CELEBRATION BY WALKATHON
We organized Walkathon-2019 on the occasion of World Mental Health Day at Belagavi in October month. It is to promote mental health in and around Belagavi, this awareness program is a part of the CMHP (Community Mental Health program). 135 public got registered in Walkathon-2019.
FOLLOW UP CASES
401 PWMI follow up cases, identified by Asha workers and different volunteers after CBP and Sensitization, these people are getting free treatment from a government hospital and nearby PHcs every month. From October to |December 200 PWMI got free treatment and all PWMI is on follow up by Asha workers, volunteers and Anganwadi teachers.
IDENTIFICATION
After sensitization and CBP we conducted, mental health survey along with Asha workers and volunteers in villages for identification, organized mental health with DMHP and government department for 10 new identification PWMI, from October to December.
TREATMENT CAMP
Organized treatment camp along with DMHP at villages/PHCs for newly identified PWMI and follow up cases, in treatment camp assessed PWMI, diagnosed by Psychiatrist next follow up is done with near PHCs and Asha workers. We conducted 2 treatment camps at Belagavi (Dhamane and Honaga) and every month the second Tuesday Manochaitnya Camp is running at Bailhongala government hospital.
LIVELIHOOD
7 recovered PWMI were assessed and connected to KLE Daycare center Belagavi for livelihood.
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