Name changed for confidentiality.
Chetan, aged about 45, was admitted to Chittadhama in April 2024. He was withdrawn, isolated, and was often observed speaking quietly to himself.
With medication, Chetan started showing improvement. As his symptoms began to lift, his quiet demeanour gave way to clarity. Soon, Chetan was able to recall and share his home address.
With the help of Kerala's remarkable, highly coordinated communication network — a WhatsApp group connecting the state's care homes and orphanages — Chetan's family was successfully traced. He is back with the family who had been waiting for him.