Psychiatrists

Nurturing mental health in Auroville

An interview with Jerry Beusen, By Lesley

The office of Mattram in the Auromitra building

Psychologist Jerry Beusen implemented Mattram, Auroville’s first mental health unit, three years ago. Mattram means ‘change’ or ‘transformation’ in Tamil, and the unit is served by a team of professional psychologists, psychotherapists, a psychiatrist and counsellors.

Treating mental disturbance

An interview with Dr Alok Pandey, By Carel

Dr. Alok Pandey from the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry, has been involved in treating people from Auroville who are experiencing mental problems.