Monsoon Charity Fair – Season 2

Antara was honoured to participate in the Monsoon Charity Fair 2025, a vibrant gathering of NGOs from the city, bringing together creativity, community, and compassion under one roof. The fair was a wonderful platform for us to showcase our handcrafted items, which were warmly received and deeply appreciated by visitors. It was truly heartening to see […]

A Landmark Partnership for Mental Health in India

We are proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration between Axis Bank and Antara Psychiatric Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre, with the signing of an MoU to establish the Axis Bank Antara Institute of Health Sciences in Kolkata. This will be one of Eastern India’s first dedicated educational institutions for mental health, offering accredited programs in psychiatry, psychology, […]

Workshop on Childhood Disorders & ADHD

Workshop on Childhood Disorders & ADHD | Empowering Educators for a Brighter Tomorrow  The Antara Community Mental Health Unit successfully conducted an insightful Workshop on Childhood Disorders & ADHD, with the enthusiastic participation of 58 teachers from 58 schools across the region. We were honoured by the gracious presence of Mr. Sourav Maji, B.D.O. Baruipur and […]

Strengthening Mental Health Education through Collaboration

Antara Society for Mental Health & Sciences (ASMHS) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, marking the beginning of a meaningful academic partnership in the field of mental health. The MoU was formally signed by Dr. Xavier Jeyaraj, Registrar of St. Xavier’s University, and Dr. Mathew […]

Young Minds in Crisis 18.07.2025

Multidisciplinary Approach to Paediatric Psychiatric Emergencies  Antaragram | Organized by Antara Child Guidance ClinicAntara hosted a powerful session addressing psychiatric emergencies in children and adolescents, bringing together healthcare professionals, social workers, and mental health experts.  Ward Systems & ChallengesMr. Nitai Chand Mukherjee shared insights on the operational system of the Child Ward, followed by Ms. […]

Community Awareness Programme on 17th July 2025

On 17th July 2025, the Antara Community Mental Health Unit conducted a successful community awareness programme with 80 SHG leaders and the Panchayat Pradhan of Khorda Gram Panchayat under Diamond Harbour Block-2.  The session focused on: Recognizing early warning signs of mental health issues in childrenExploring practical strategies to address them Participants also received detailed information about […]

National Psychologist Appreciation Day

July 14th is National Psychologist Appreciation Day, a moment to honour the dedication of psychologists who support mental well-being with care and compassion. At Antara Psychiatric Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre, Kolkata, we deeply appreciate the tireless efforts of our psychologists in helping individuals heal and thrive. To celebrate the day, interns from the Psychology Department conducted a […]

School Awareness Program at Bhadura Prathamik Vidyalaya

The Antara Community Mental Health Unit organized a school awareness program at Bhadura Prathamik Vidyalaya under Diamond Harbour Block-II, engaging 65 mothers. The session focused on identifying early warning signs of mental health concerns in children and discussing practical strategies to address them. Participants also received detailed information about the mental health services available at the […]

Breast Cancer Screening Awareness Program

On 8th July 2025, we had the honour of having Dr. Prasenjit Chatterjee, renowned Senior Clinical Oncologist from Manipal Hospital, with us for an impactful awareness session on breast cancer screening. With his vast expertise and compassionate approach, Dr. Chatterjee enlightened our Health Assistants on the importance of early detection and various screening methods. He also […]

National Doctors’ Day 2025

On the occasion of National Doctors’ Day, we at Antara celebrated our dedicated team of doctors whose compassion and care continue to transform lives. We were deeply honoured to have Dr. Mathew P. John, Hon. General Secretary of Antara, and Ms. Molly Thambi, Joint Secretary, grace the celebration with their presence. A heartfelt thank you to […]