Media Release
Mangaluru, Jun 12: In today’s fast-paced world, mental health is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. Nestled in serene valleys of Arkula, Farangipete, Mangaluru, Dr Thunga's Manaswini Hospital has become a beacon of hope and healing for individuals battling mental health challenges.
With a legacy of compassion, professionalism, and scientific excellence, the hospital continues to change lives one patient at a time.
A Legacy of Care
Founded by Dr Ravisha Thunga, a respected name in the field of psychiatry, Dr Thunga’s Manaswini Hospital was established with a simple mission: to offer accessible, affordable, and evidence-based mental healthcare to the people of coastal Karnataka and beyond. Over the years, it has evolved into a trusted institution for families seeking comprehensive psychiatric care.
How Manaswini Hospital Cares for Patients
What sets Manaswini apart is not just its infrastructure or clinical expertise—but the way it treats the patients. At the core of their care philosophy are three pillars:
1. Compassionate Listening: Every patient is treated with dignity, empathy, and non-judgmental attention. The doctors and support staff are trained not only in medicine but in active, respectful listening.
2. Holistic Treatment Approach: From outpatient counseling and therapy to in-patient care for acute psychiatric conditions, the hospital treats each individual holistically. Treatment may involve medication, psychotherapy, family counseling, de-addiction therapy, or even art and occupational therapy, depending on the patient’s needs.
3. Family-Centered Support: The hospital believes mental health is not an individual concern but a family matter. Hence, its offers psycho-education for families, support groups, and post-discharge follow-ups to ensure lasting recovery.
Services at Manaswini Hospital
• Adult Psychiatry
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• De-addiction Services
• Stress Management
• Marital & Family Counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• 24/7 In-patient Care with Psychiatric Nursing
• Rehabilitation Programs
• Virtual Reality Therapy
• Integrated Ayurvedic Therapy
Each case is handled by a multi-disciplinary team comprising psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychiatric social workers, counselors, and trained nurses.
What One Needs to Know
Mental illness is not a personal failure—it is a health condition that can be treated just like diabetes or asthma. Dr Thunga’s Manaswini Hospital urges the public to:
• Break the stigma: Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
• Recognize the signs: Persistent sadness, sleep issues, extreme fears, substance use, social withdrawal, and emotional outbursts should not be ignored.
• Reach out early: Early diagnosis and timely treatment improve outcomes dramatically.
• Support your loved ones: A listening ear and a compassionate heart can make all the difference.
A Call to Action
In a society where mental illness is often misunderstood, Dr Thunga’s Manaswini Hospital stands firm as an advocate for change. The hospital hereby invites educators, parents, employers, and community leaders to collaborate with it in creating a mentally healthy Mangaluru.