Diploma in Integrated Mental Health Care (DIMHC) with Community Specialisation

“The Integrated Diploma program has been very useful for me to understand about the troubles of people living with mental health issues.”

“From feeling lost and overwhelmed at home to becoming a community worker supporting three panchayats, this journey has been transformative for me. I joined The Banyan–with encouragement from Saraswathi akka—where I not only learned new skills but also found a purpose. I never imagined I would earn a degree in my life and yet, here I am.”

“After ten years in the social sector, I was jobless and unsure of my next step. One day at a bus stop, I saw Nalam workers handing out kits to people experiencing homelessness. I asked about their work and heard about their mental health programme for women. They mentioned a vacancy—and I joined the very next day. Since then, I’ve picked up new skills like using WhatsApp and submitting reports. Most importantly, The Banyan supported me in earning a certificate. I’d always wanted to study, but no one encouraged me. I’m now the first in my family to earn a degree. A pattadhari!”