SCARF is the acronym for the Schizophrenia Research Foundation , a non governmental, non profit organization in Chennai, formerly Madras, India, which since 1984 has committed itself to schizophrenia care and research .

Founded 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. The present team led by the Director Dr. R. Thara is composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, rehab personnel, administrative and support staff.

We hope this site will provide you all the basic information you have been looking for about Schizophrenia and also about our institution which is a premier non governmental organisation in India to have dedicated its services towards a better future for the mentally ill .