Morning Routine
Wake-Up and Personal Hygiene
6:30 AM
- At 6:30 AM, a bell is rung to wake up the inmates
- The warden ensures everyone is awake
- Inmates are encouraged to perform self-care activities, with staff assistance if needed
- New patients are allowed additional rest time, as many of them have experienced sleepless nights before admission
Yoga and Meditation
Morning Session
- Patients are guided by the Sister-in-Charge, warden, or an available nurse to participate in:
- 10 minutes of walking
- Short meditation sessions for mental calmness
Bathing and Grooming
Morning Care
- All patients are required to take a shower every morning
- Assistance is provided for those who are unable to manage on their own
Breakfast and Medication
Nutrition & Health
- After bathing, the main gate is closed to ensure safety while taking inmates for breakfast
- Morning medications are administered according to the psychiatrist's prescription
Daily Activities and Therapy
Chores and Responsibilities
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Inmates are assigned light household duties, such as:
- Sweeping and mopping the areas where they sleep
- Cleaning the surroundings they use daily
- These duties are carried out under the guidance of the Sister-in-Charge and the warden
Classes and Therapies
10:30 AM onwards
- Based on mental stability and interest, inmates may attend:
- Health education classes
- Tailoring training
- Therapeutic activities include:
Group therapy
Music therapy
Reading sessions
Handicrafts
Drawing
Dance therapy
Singing therapy
Counselling
Story telling
Cognitive therapy
Indoor games
Outdoor games
Spiritual therapy
Motivational classes
Afternoon Routine
Lunch and Rest
1:00 PM
- Lunch is served at 1:00 PM
- Some inmates receive their afternoon medication afterward
- A rest period (nap time) is provided for about one hour
Laundry and Tea Break
Afternoon
- After the nap, a bell is rung to remind them to collect and neatly arrange their clothes
- A tea break follows
Evening Activities
Evening Activities
Until 5:30 PM
- Patients are engaged in garden work/games until around 5:30 PM
- Afterward, there is time for relaxation and social interaction
- At 6:00 PM, the evening prayer is conducted by the sisters
Night Routine
Night Routine
Evening
- After prayer, supper is served
- Inmates are allowed to watch television for some time
- Night medications are administered
- The Sister-in-Charge interacts with the patients, discusses their day, and addresses any issues
- Bedtime is at 9:00 PM