BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Schizophrenia Awareness Association - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://schizophrenia.org.in X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Schizophrenia Awareness Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Singapore BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:+08 DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260806T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260806T123000 DTSTAMP:20260806T090314Z CREATED:20260805T141436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T090314Z UID:7412-1786010400-1786019400@schizophrenia.org.in SUMMARY:Erwadi Human Rights Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Annual Observance • 6th August\nErwadi Day & Mental Health Human Rights\n\n Observing the Human Rights Day of Persons Living with Mental Illness to honor lost lives\, challenge institutional neglect\, and fight for community dignity.\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n 28\n Lives lost in the 2001 Erwadi inferno\n \n\n Trapped by metal chains binding them to their beds\, 26 inmates perished in a night fire at Moideen Badusha Mental Home in Erwadi\, Tamil Nadu. Two more succumbed to severe burn injuries shortly after.\n \n \n\nThe Circumstances\n\n Erwadi village was widely known for the dargah of Quthbus Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed Valiyullah. Families brought mentally ill relatives believing holy water and lamp oil could cure them. Treatments often included flogging and beatings to drive away perceived “evil spirits.”\n \n\n Patients were tied to trees with thick ropes during the day and chained to beds at night\, awaiting a “divine command” to return home—a wait that could stretch from months to several years.\n \n\n “The news of the tragedy caused a worldwide uproar\, forcing an urgent reckoning across India’s mental health sector.”\n \n\n \n\nInstitutional Responses & Reforms\n\n \n\n\nSteps Taken by Tamil Nadu Government\n \n\nClosed all 16 thatched roof shelters operating in Erwadi.\nOrdered an immediate judicial probe into the fire mishap.\nShut down all mental asylums functioning in thatched sheds statewide.\nMandated strict licensing for care homes with a 1-month compliance deadline.\nTransferred mentally ill inmates to state institutions and reunited others with their families.\n\n\n \n\n\nSupreme Court Directives (Suo Motu)\n \n\nHouse recovered destitute patients in appropriate government or NGO facilities.\nPost qualified psychiatrists in every district across the country.\nLaunch nationwide rural awareness campaigns against chaining and superstition.\nEstablish at least one specialized mental health hospital per state.\n\n\n Historical Reality: Neither state nor central governments complied with these orders at the time.\n \n\n\n \n\n\nHow SAA Marks Erwadi Day\nTransforming remembrance into active advocacy through four core initiatives. \n \n\n\n01\n\n28 Candles Lit\nLighting 28 candles in solemn remembrance of the 28 individuals who lost their lives while chained in the inferno. \n \n \n\n02\n\nKeynote & Guest Address\nInviting distinguished contributors in mental health to address key issues regarding the human rights of persons with mental illness. \n \n \n\n03\n\nHuman Rights Pledge\nA collective pledge read by all participants\, committing to uphold and protect the dignity of mentally ill persons. \n \n \n\n04\n\nYouth Outreach & Competitions\nOrganizing essay and drawing competitions in partnership with local colleges to engage students in advocacy. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n All of us should strive to protect the human rights of persons with mental illness so they receive equal rights\, dignity\, and acceptance within the community. URL:https://schizophrenia.org.in/upcoming-event/erwadi-day-2026/ LOCATION:Schizophrenia Awareness Association (Pune)\, Kamalini Kruti Bhavan\, 14\, Ganesh Nagar\, Lane No. B 30-31\, Road\, Dhayari.\, Pune\, Maharashtra\, 411041\, India CATEGORIES:Awareness Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schizophrenia.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-06-at-1.04.25-PM.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Schizophrenia Awareness Association":MAILTO:saapune@schizophrenia.org.in END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260901T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260901T110000 DTSTAMP:20260814T073649Z CREATED:20260814T071816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T073649Z UID:7449-1788256800-1788260400@schizophrenia.org.in SUMMARY:Breaking the Stigma: My Journey with Mental Health DESCRIPTION:Beyond The Horizon • A Ride for Resilience\n20th August – 15th October\, 2026 | Delhi – Kanyakumari – Delhi\nBreaking the Stigma\nMY JOURNEY WITH MENTAL HEALTH\nA SESSION WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE & HOPE\n \n \n\n\nDATE\nSeptember 1\, 2026\n \n\nTIME\n10:00 – 11:00 AM\n \n \n \n\n\nLOCATION\nSchizophrenia Awareness Association\n\n Kamalini Kruti Bhavan\, 14\, Ganesh Nagar\,\n Lane No. B 30–31 Road\, Dhayari\,\n Pune – 411041\n \n \n\nFEATURED SPEAKER\nSeher Hashmi\n\n Mental Health Survivor\n Motivational Speaker\n Fashion Stylist\n \n \n \n \n\nOrganised in collaboration with\nSchizophrenia Awareness Association (SAA)\n\n\n MAIN SPONSOR\n Mariwala Health Initiative\n \n\n CO-SPONSOR\n Population Foundation of India\n \n\n UNDER THE AEGIS OF\n Pehchan (An Initiative for Women’s Education)\n \n \n \n \n\n🧠 Awareness. Acceptance. Action.\n❤️ Together\, let’s build a stigma-free world.\n🎗️ It’s OK to not be OK. It’s not OK to stay silent. URL:https://schizophrenia.org.in/upcoming-event/breaking-the-stigma-my-journey-with-mental-health/ LOCATION:Schizophrenia Awareness Association (Pune)\, Kamalini Kruti Bhavan\, 14\, Ganesh Nagar\, Lane No. B 30-31\, Road\, Dhayari.\, Pune\, Maharashtra\, 411041\, India CATEGORIES:Awareness Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schizophrenia.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Breaking-the-Stigma-My-Journey-with-Mental-Health.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Schizophrenia Awareness Association":MAILTO:saapune@schizophrenia.org.in END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260910T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260910T123000 DTSTAMP:20260909T055418Z CREATED:20260909T055122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T055418Z UID:7583-1789038000-1789043400@schizophrenia.org.in SUMMARY:Family Caregivers' Day – Stakeholders' Dialogue DESCRIPTION:Schizophrenia Awareness Association (SAA)\n \nIn memory of our founder\, late Dr. Jagannath Wani\nFamily Caregivers’ Day\n\n Morning Session · Stakeholders’ Dialogue\n \n \n\n\nDate\nThu\, 10 Sept 2026\n \n\nTime\n11:00 AM – 12:30 PM\n Invitees Only\n \n\nVenue\nSAA\, Dhayari\nKamalini Kruti Bhavan\, Lane No. B 30–31\, Pune – 411041\n \n\nChief Guest\nDr. Ajit Bhide\nSr. Consultant Psychiatrist\, Former President IPS\n \n \n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\n Stakeholders’ Dialogue\n 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM\n \n\nMental Healthcare Act-2017: Need for Pruning?\nUnited We Stand: Need for Stakeholders’ Alliance in Mental Health\n\n \n\n 📞 Call for Inquiries: 9834899383\n \n \n\n 📍 Dhayari\, Pune – 411041\n 📞 9834899383\n 🗓️ Thursday\, 10 September 2026 URL:https://schizophrenia.org.in/upcoming-event/family-caregivers-day-stakeholders-dialogue/ LOCATION:Maharashtra CATEGORIES:Awareness Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schizophrenia.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260910T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260910T170000 DTSTAMP:20260909T055035Z CREATED:20260605T072110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T055035Z UID:5074-1789045200-1789059600@schizophrenia.org.in SUMMARY:Family Caregivers' Day – Caregivers' Assembly DESCRIPTION:Schizophrenia Awareness Association (SAA)\n \nIn memory of our founder\, late Dr. Jagannath Wani\nFamily Caregivers’ Day\n\n Afternoon Sessions · Caregivers’ Assembly\n \n \n\n\nFellowship\n01:00 PM – 02:00 PM\n \n\nCaregivers’ Assembly\n02:00 PM – 05:00 PM\n Open to All\n \n\nVenue\nSAA\, Dhayari\nKamalini Kruti Bhavan\, Lane No. B 30–31\, Pune – 411041\n \n\nChief Guest\nDr. Ajit Bhide\nSr. Consultant Psychiatrist\, Former President IPS\n \n \n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\n Fellowship\n 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM\n \nProfessionals and Caregivers\n For Caregivers Only\n \n\n\n Caregivers’ Assembly\n 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM\n \nOpen to Caregivers\, Students & General Public\n\nListen to Professionals: Medicine Compliance\, Days of ERs\, SRs and Depots\, Burnout Among Family Caregivers\, Rehabilitation of Mentally Ill.\nJourneys: Family Caregivers Turn Crusaders: Caregiver panellists share their journeys.\nJourneys: How did they do it? Panellists living in remission share recovery stories.\n\n \n\n 📞 Call for Inquiries: 9834899383\n \n \n\n 📍 Dhayari\, Pune – 411041\n 📞 9834899383\n 🗓️ Thursday\, 10 September 2026 URL:https://schizophrenia.org.in/upcoming-event/family-caregivers-day/ LOCATION:Maharashtra CATEGORIES:Awareness Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schizophrenia.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20261006T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20261006T163000 DTSTAMP:20261002T065428Z CREATED:20261001T124505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T065428Z UID:7677-1791295200-1791304200@schizophrenia.org.in SUMMARY:Talent Show DESCRIPTION:To mark Mental Health Week\, SAA’s Dr. Jagannath Wani Rehabilitation Centre presents a Talent Show. \nWhat to expect\n\nSinging\nDancing\nActing\nMusic performances\n\nEvent details\n\nDate: 6 October 2026\nTime: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM\nVenue: Reu Sabhagruha\, Kamalini Kruti Bhavan\n\nCome watch\, cheer on the performers and be part of the celebration. URL:https://schizophrenia.org.in/upcoming-event/talent-show-2/ LOCATION:Schizophrenia Awareness Association (Pune)\, Kamalini Kruti Bhavan\, 14\, Ganesh Nagar\, Lane No. B 30-31\, Road\, Dhayari.\, Pune\, Maharashtra\, 411041\, India ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schizophrenia.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/6th-Oct-26.png ORGANIZER;CN="Schizophrenia Awareness Association":MAILTO:saapune@schizophrenia.org.in END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20261010T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20261010T193000 DTSTAMP:20261001T132400Z CREATED:20261001T124110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T132400Z UID:7675-1791651600-1791660600@schizophrenia.org.in SUMMARY:World Mental Health Day and New Book Launch DESCRIPTION:World Mental Health DayBook Launch · 10.10.2026\n29 Springs\nStories of Support\, Advocacy and Healing\nCounting down \n\n00Days\n00Hrs\n00Min\n00Sec\n\nUntil 5:00 PM on 10 October \n\nDateSaturday\, 10 October 2026\nTime5:00 to 7:30 PM\nVenueS.M. Joshi Hall\, Navi Peth\, Pune\nRSVP9834899383\n\nRSVP: 9834899383Add to CalendarGet Directions\n\nWe warmly invite you to grace the book launch of “29 Springs” on 10th October.\nThe book beautifully captures SAA’s inspiring 29-year journey through stories of experiences\, struggles\, humanity\, and recovery. It offers a meaningful perspective that can help dispel many misconceptions about mental health.\nThis is more than just a book about an organisation. It is a story that everyone can connect with and cherish.\nA soulful Kirtan programme will also follow the launch.\nThe evening\n\n5:00 PMTeaTea is served before the programme begins.\n5:30 PMProgramme and book launchLaunch of 29 Springs: Stories of Support\, Advocacy and Healing.\nAfter the launchKirtan by Neha UpadhyeA soulful Kirtan programme follows the launch.\n7:30 PMProgramme ends\n\nOn stage\nAllGuestsPerformanceHosts\n\nChief Guest \nSunil SukthankarFilm Director\, Producer & Writer\n→\nGuest of Honour \nDr. Niket KasarConsultant Psychiatrist\n→\nKirtan by \nNeha Upadhye\n→\nPresident\, SAA \nUjjwal Kele\n→\nSecretary\, SAA \nNeeta Koparkar\n→\n\nThe book\n\n01Experiences\n02Struggles\n03Humanity\n04Recovery\n\n29 Springs: Stories of Support\, Advocacy and Healing \n\nAuthorsManjiri Dhamankar and Girija Kele\nPublisherSakal Publications\n\n\nDo join us and be a part of SAA’s 29-year journey. Your presence will make this occasion truly special. 🙏🏻RSVP: 9834899383 URL:https://schizophrenia.org.in/upcoming-event/world-mental-health-day/ LOCATION:Schizophrenia Awareness Association (Pune)\, Kamalini Kruti Bhavan\, 14\, Ganesh Nagar\, Lane No. B 30-31\, Road\, Dhayari.\, Pune\, Maharashtra\, 411041\, India CATEGORIES:Awareness Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schizophrenia.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Invitation-10th-Oct-26.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Schizophrenia Awareness Association":MAILTO:saapune@schizophrenia.org.in END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR