For course enquiries contact
Ms. Roopa More - Cell : 9870600283
AAKALAN Head- Dr Geeta Joshi
Aakalan : Concept
Aakalan is learning Centre of IPH with a slogan of ' Revealing Insights' & tries to reach out to not only mental health professionals but also to individuals & groups that are working 'with people'. Aakalan offers short term courses on mental health themes & also opportunities for observership budding mental health professionals. ....
- IPH has always been a place for learning for many mental health professionals
- Continuous stream of observers & students, not only from this country but also from abroad.
- Recognized as agency for post-graduate training & field-work by Universities
- Aakalan evolved as a nodal center to provide educational and training inputs.
Its objectives include
- Reaching out to more people with insights
- Establishing integrated therapy practices
- Expanding IPH's role formally as "Knowledge Imparters"
Regular Courses
- Certificate course in Communication and Counselling Skills for Helping Professional
- Career Guidance Programme for graduates in Mental Health – Frontiers in Mental Health
- REBT
- Teachers Sensitization Programme
- SWINDIA –Indo Swedish Project –Training Programme for Social work Graduates from Sweden on Mental Health Care Delivery in India
- CME –for Psychiatry residents on life after residency
- CME for Psychology Postgraduates on Psychometric Testing
- Counselling Skill Enhancement for Crèche Caregivers
- Onsite Teacher and Student Mentoring Programme
Aakalan – IPH’s Learning Center for Knowledge and Excellence
Mission and Vision
- IPH’s mission is "Mental Health for All.
- Operates as a laboratory for community mental health, combining service, community participation, and creative education.
Innovative Programs
- Over 20 years of innovative mental health programs benefiting students and professionals.
- Experiential and informal learning has led to structured models for education.
Aakalan Initiative
- Aakalan, launched in October 2007 during World Mental Health Week, focuses on skill-based training in mental health care.
- The term "Aakalan" means understanding, appreciating, or internalizing.
- Aims to integrate proven mental health models into systematic learning to benefit a wider audience.
Training Focus
- Emphasis on skill acquisition and enhancement with a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical training.
- Sensitive to evolving social needs and trends, adapting teaching modules accordingly.
Target Audience
- Mental health professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers).
- Non-mental health professionals (GPs, nurses, teachers, community volunteers, caregivers, and self-help group members).
- Foreign students and professionals have also participated, contributing to and benefiting from the learning process.
Goal of Aakalan
- Demystify mental illness" through teaching, skill training, and outreach programs.
- Strengthen IPH’s vision of “Mental Health for All.”
Achievements
- Established as a nodal center for mental health education and training.
- Conducts post-graduate level training and sensitization programs for diverse stakeholders in mental health.