Persons with mental illness and caregivers
Saksham Sumana addresses PwMIs and Caregivers concerns with a holistic approach.
PwMI – (Persons with Mental Illness ) Persons with major mental illness listed in DSM-5 namely, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder and OCD including multiple disorders.
Caregivers are parents or relatives or friends who presently take care of PwMIs health, finance, medical/daily expenses and seek happiness right from diagnosis to therapy and beyond.
PwMIs & Their Needs
Key concerns include:
PwMIs have varying levels of needs but require consistent support, especially when not with family caregivers.
Daily Living
Groceries, cooking, housekeeping, and hygiene
Medical Care
Medication monitoring, procurement, nursing, and doctor visits
Social & Mobility
Safe social interactions, outings, and daily transactions
Financial Management
Handling bank accounts, bills, and expenses
Security & Safety
Crisis support and protection from fraudsters
SSIL supports the above activities.