Bengaluru’s mental health organisations-Untangle, Amaha, NIMHANS, Cadabams, and The Alternative Story-are redefining therapy with inclusive care
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Over the past few years, the discourse of mental health has been changing substantially in India. Where discussions about emotional well-being were once treated as a taboo, recent years have seen greater openness and acceptance of such discussions especially in urban areas such as Bengaluru. The stressful and fast life of the city has brought about a need to have ready and trusted mental health services. Young professionals struggling with burnout and couples that have wanted communication to be healthier are among the increasing number of people seeking therapy than ever. The awareness has resulted in increased growth of mental health organisations in Bengaluru, providing both face-to-face and remote counselling.
The following is a better glimpse of the five most reputed organisations in terms of their therapy services in the city.
1. Untangle
Untangle was established in 2018, but within a short period of time, it has become a familiar brand in the mental health field in Bengaluru. The centre is located in JP Nagar 1st Phase, and it offers both individual and couple counselling sessions. Clients can avail these services either online or in-person at Untangle’s their thoughtfully designed center planned to foster calm, privacy, and emotional ease.
Therapy at Untangle prioritises ethical and evidence-based practices. Their team of therapists uses evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Rogerian therapy in their sessions. Additionally they take great care to provide a welcoming and warm environment to their clients to ensure they feel psychologically safe and comfortable to open up to their therapists. Trauma-informed and queer-affirmative, all therapists make each session inclusive and sensitive.
Founded by psychologist Chaitra Mahesh, Untangle started as her sole proprietorship, and expanded by word of mouth and customer trust to become an organisation. Today, it attracts people from more than 16 countries across the globe and is operational throughout the week. The centre has received a multitude of testimonials from clients who have benefitted from their mental health care. Untangle aims to bring high quality mental health services to India. To book an appointment you can visit their website www.untangle.co.in
2. Amaha Health
Previously called InnerHour, Amaha unites technology and clinical experience in order to offer online and offline therapy in Bengaluru. Their services cut across various issues of concern, including depression and anxiety, as well as, workplace stress and relationship problems. As a structured program with psychometric testing, Amaha has made itself a contemporary and universal solution to those seeking convenient therapy.
3. The Alternative Story
Founded in Bengaluru, this group is transforming the therapy landscape by providing services that are trauma-informed, feminist, queer-affirmative, and socially conscious. The Alternative Story is based on the premise that mental health cannot be examined outside of social realities and hence is a safe and inclusive environment among people of various backgrounds. Workshops and community outreach are also done in the organisation in addition to individual therapy.
4. NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences)
NIMHANS is a research and clinical giant at the centre of mental health care in India. It is situated in the center of Bengaluru and serves those who require psychiatric care, psychotherapy and sophisticated counselling. Having a well-established reputation of evidence-based practice and a multidisciplinary approach, NIMHANS is frequently recommended to individuals that need holistic care.
5. Cadabams Hospitals and Group
Cadabams is an established organization whose name is associated with mental health care and over three decades of solution to psychiatric and psychological practices. Cadabams has a network of hospitals and rehabilitation centres that provide a wide range of mental health issues, ranging between mood disorders and addiction to geriatric care and neuropsychiatric issues.
They have skilled psychiatrists and clinical psychologists as well as counsellors that provide individual, group, and family therapy. One of the key focuses of the organisation is rehabilitation and recovery to ensure that the clients are reintegrated in the society and they regain their lives. The Bengaluru amenities of Cadabams are reputed to be centres of clinical excellence and care that fosters compassion, and thus making them a bedrock of the mental health system in the city.
Conclusion
The growth of the mental health services in Bengaluru is an indication of a greater trend towards emotional and self-awareness. The city has a broad selection of community-based treatment, specialized treatment in psychiatry, and inclusive therapy. Companies such as Untangle, NIMHANS, Amaha, Cadabams and The Alternative Story are redefining what caring about the mind entails, they are proving that seeking help is not a statement of weakness but an act of courage and self-care. Emotional wellness is finally gaining momentum in the conversation in a city which is based on innovation and progress, which is encouraging.
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