ASIMH stands for a future where mental health care is inclusive, community-driven, knowledge-based, and humane.
Who we are
Amal Som Institute of Mental Health (ASIMH) is an autonomous institution dedicated to strengthening community mental health through training, research, and information dissemination. Rooted in decades of grassroots experience, ASIMH works to make mental health care accessible, inclusive, and sustainable, particularly for underserved rural and semi-urban communities in India.
How do we work?
Information
Research
Establishing a comprehensive mental health information and resource center accessible to professionals and the public.
Developing structured certificate and diploma programs for community-based mental health support workers, educators, and caregivers.
The Institute operates with the belief that mental health care must be accessible, community-oriented, and sustainable. It emphasizes empowering non-specialists, families, and community members to actively participate in mental health care delivery.
Training
Conducting community-based surveys and collaborative research with national and international mental health organizations to inform policy and practice.
Our mission
The mission of Amal Som Institute of Mental Health (ASIMH) is to bridge the mental health treatment gap in India through community-based, sustainable, and evidence-informed approaches.
To strengthen community mental health services by training non-specialists, caregivers, educators, and community members
To promote task shifting and task sharing models supported by professional supervision
To generate and disseminate reliable mental health information for individuals, institutions, and communities
To conduct community-oriented research that informs policy, practice, and mental health planning
To foster collaboration among academic institutions, civil society organizations, and international bodies
Our vision
To create an inclusive and community-driven mental health ecosystem where quality care, knowledge, and support are accessible to all, regardless of geography, socio-economic status, or availability of specialists.
Our team
David
With a background in business finance and having grown up in a developing community with limited access to basic educational supplies, David builds relationships with our key investors and partners.
Natacha
With a masters degree in Early Childhood Education, as well as strong ties to some of our most important communities, Natacha is influential in shaping our education policies, proposals, and fundraising rounds.
david@unitis.com
natacha@unitis.com