Amaha, a pioneer in India’s mental health services and the largest private mental health provider in India for adult and child mental health care, announced the launch of its first super specialty mental health hospital in Thanisandra, Bangalore. Expanding on its presence across multiple outpatient centres in Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi, having served over 40,000 clients; this purpose-built facility with 27 beds marks a significant step forward in offering acute, high-quality interventions for individuals experiencing severe psychiatric conditions and acute distress.
This hospital reflects Amaha’s commitment to global, evidence-based best-case practices, supported by the clinical excellence of a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care and an exceptional patient experience.
Amit Malik, founder and CEO of Amaha, stated “Over the last nine years, Amaha has grown into India’s foremost and largest super specialty mental healthcare service, driven by a commitment to clinical excellence and best quality care experience. This journey has been both professional and deeply personal for me, not just as a psychiatrist trained in the UK who has helped set up and run services across global systems, but also as a carer. I know first-hand what families go through during periods of acute psychiatric distress, and what’s truly needed in a hospital environment that supports both recovery and hope.”
Amaha’s new facility brings together a large multidisciplinary team of experts, including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, and peer support specialists. The team is equipped to manage a range of psychiatric needs, including trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, deaddiction, ADHD, treatment-resistant depression, and severe mood disorders.
Dr. Divya G Nallur, clinical director at Amaha, who is an NHS returned psychiatrist, Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and part of the founding team of one of India’s first private mental health hospitals; said, “Our multidisciplinary clinical team with over 200 psychiatrists, psychologists, and care professionals supporting families 24/7 is committed to clinical excellence, while placing each client’s comfort and safety first. Our holistic approach ensures that therapeutic interventions are supported by wellness activities, nutritional meal plans, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote healing. This hospital represents our shared belief that mental healthcare should uphold dignity, compassion, and science in equal measure.”
Speaking at the inaugural event, Dinesh Gundu Rao, minister for health and family welfare, government of Karnataka, said, “Mental health is becoming a priority in our public health agenda. Today, it’s not just the elderly, young people too are increasingly affected. Rapid societal shifts, academic and career pressures, substance use, digital addiction, and poor sleep are all major contributors. Every school must have access to counselling, and I’m glad the Supreme Court has recognised this need.
Specialised care is crucial. Mental health treatment isn’t just clinical, it involves emotion, deep analysis, and responsible intervention. Facilities like Amaha’s hospital offer intensive, trauma-informed, multidisciplinary care that can truly make a difference.
I’m also pleased to share that psychiatric assessments are now part of the 14 core health parameters under Karnataka’s public healthcare services.”
Meenakshi Krishna Byre Gowda (wife of Krishna Byre Gowda, revenue minister, government of Karnataka), also shared, “We’re at a point where this is the need of the hour perhaps even overdue. Nearly 200 million Indians are affected by mental health conditions, and that demands urgent attention. Amaha is a great start, but it’s just the beginning. We need many more care centres and stronger government sensitisation around mental health and caregiving. This work is two-pronged: caregiving, and destigmatisation. That shift is finally beginning, as more people experience the real benefits of care. The journey from hopelessness to recovery is transformative. When someone becomes functional and productive again for themselves, society, and the nation that’s incredibly powerful. This awareness must reach our education system. People need to understand what effective mental health care can truly offer.”
Prabha Chandra, senior professor of psychiatry, dean of behavioral sciences and former head of psychiatry at NIMHANS, remarked, “This is truly a momentous occasion what began as a small idea in 2019 has now taken shape as a full-fledged facility offering quality inpatient care with continuity across Amaha’s centres. What stands out is Amaha’s commitment to a rights-based approach, legal compliance, and placing patients and families at the centre of care. The environment here reflects deep thought and compassion. It’s beautifully designed with the needs of patients in mind, which is so important in an inpatient setting. I’m confident that with the clinical expertise and trained professionals at Amaha, this hospital will be a valuable support system for individuals and families seeking mental health care. I wish the entire team every success.”
With this facility, Amaha is setting a new benchmark for mental healthcare in India, one that delivers intensive, inpatient support for complex and lifelong conditions, in a setting built to global standards but tailored for our cultural realities. This hospital represents a critical extension of Amaha’s continuum of care, with our outpatient centre and 24/7 digital access to provide ongoing support at every stage of an individual’s mental health journey.
Many Amaha colleagues have their own lived experiences and are committed to delivering the highest standards of clinical care and client experience across all Amaha’s services.
Neha Kirpal, co-founder of Amaha and a global mental health ambassador, said: “As someone who has been a carer to a parent with schizophrenia and a suicide loss survivor, I recognise the importance of care continuity with a set of experts who can handhold the entire family through acute crisis and lifelong conditions care.”
With this launch, Amaha reaffirms its vision of elevating mental healthcare in India—delivering globally benchmarked, evidence-based treatment in environments built for safety, comfort, and lasting recovery.
