Inspiration and History
VIMHANS is a living legacy named after Dr. Vidya Sagar, M.D [M.R.C. Psych.] 1910-1978, also known as the Father of Indian Psychiatry.
Acing his work in the field of mental health, Dr. Vidya Sagar Dewan was the first psychiatrist in India who propagated de-institutionalisation of patients diagnosed with mental illnesses. He was Superintendent of the Amritsar Mental Hospital and then Professor of Psychiatry at Rohtak Medical College until has demise.
During the period when psychiatric services were in relative infancy Dr. Vidya Sagar would spend up to 18 hours a day in service of patients and their family members.
Often due to overflowing wards in the hospital, many a patient was accommodated at his residence. This was achieved with the support of his dedicated wife Mrs. Kaushalya Devi who also relieved him of all domestic responsibilities.
Dr. Vidya Sagar was elected as President of Indian Psychiatry Association and spent a lifetime serving his chosen profession and patients.
The foundation and principles laid by him are to date the basis of mental health and rehab services at VIMHANS.
The team at VIMHANS strives to take its services far and wide and apply its successful practice of holistic well being to the population with selfless service, compassion, and commitment. The organisation also supports community outreach centres in Rohtak (Haryana) and Said-ul Ajaib (Delhi) to deliver affordable yet quality health consultations.