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SCARF is the acronym for the Schizophrenia Research Foundation, a non governmental, non profit organization in Chennai ( formerly Madras) in south India Founded in 1984 by a group of philanthropists and mental health professionals led by Dr. M.Sarada Menon, an internationally known psychiatrist, SCARF has established itself as a center of repute in rehabilitation and research in disorders of the mind. . The present team led by the Director Dr.R.Thara is composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, rehab personnel, administrative and support staff.

SCARF is one of the very few NGOs in the world to be named as a Collaborating Centre of the World Health Organization ( WHO) for Mental Health Research and Training.

SCARF is also the Indian co-ordinating site for the anti-stigma programme of the World Psychiatric Association.