Award Ceremony at SCARF

Schizophrenia Research Foundation and Press Institute of India organised a function on 24th May 2014 at Mental Health Center, SCARF, North Main Road, Anna Nagar West Extension to present the SCARF-PII Media for Mental Health Awards to Geetha Gengaih, Reji Joseph, Reshma Valliappan, Mini.P.Thomas, Arun.M and A.Sam Paul. The welcome address was given by Dr.R.Thara, Director of SCARF. Mr.Sashi Nair, Director, Press Institute of India spoke on the need for reporting with sensitivity. 

The chief guest Mr.Rajiv Menon, Cinematographer and Film Maker distributed the awards in the presence of Dr.Jaya Shreedhar, Chairperson, SCARF-PII Awards Committee. The award presentation function was organised to mark World Schizophrenia Day which falls on 24th May every year. Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) has been actively involved in treatment and rehabilitation of the mentally ill and in creating awareness on mental health. SCARF has been designated by World Health Organisation as a Collaborating center for Mental Health Research and Training.