Name: Taherabegum
Father’s Name:Aziz
Age: 46
Village: Gadavanti
Taluk: Humnabad
Registration Number: AUKH0232400188

Family Background:
Taherabegum is a resident of Gadavanti village. She has a brother, younger brother, and an aunt. Although her aunt is responsible for looking after her, she is unable to provide proper care. As a result, Taherabegum stays alone at home most of the time.

Cause of Illness:
Although it has been ten years since her marriage, Taherabegum did not have children. Because of this, her husband married another woman. He then moved to Zaheerabad with his second wife, leaving Taherabegum behind.

He stopped caring for her he would not speak to her, showed no affection, scolded her frequently, and often quarrelled with her. This emotional neglect and stress deeply affected her, leading her to develop a mental health condition.

Symptoms:
• Not talking to anyone at home
• Staying without clothes at times
• Leaving the house and wandering off
• Sitting by the roadside
• Throwing stones
• Using abusive language
• Shouting at people passing by

Support Received from ORBIT Organization:
When Mrs. Mahadevi, a field animator under ORBIT’s Navajeevana Programme, visited the village for a survey about one and a half years ago, she learned about Taherabegum’s condition.

The family shared that they had taken her to Bidar, Dharwad, several temples, and religious places, but despite all these efforts, her condition did not improve.

Mrs. Mahadevi then advised her brother to take her to the Humnabad Government Hospital on a Wednesday, where she could be examined and provided free medication under the District Mental Health Programme. Through repeated guidance and follow-up visits, the family finally brought her to the hospital, where she received appropriate treatment and free medicines.

Present Condition:
Taherabegum is now showing improvement.
• She helps with small household tasks such as washing utensils and clothes.
• She interacts a little with family members and neighbours.
• She continues taking her medicines regularly, which has contributed to her recovery.
Her family has expressed their gratitude to the ORBIT organization for helping her access free treatment and supporting her progress toward better mental health.