Tara Hospital - H. Moross Centre

Tara Hospital – H. Moross Centre is a public specialised psychiatric hospital in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Established in 1967, it forms part of the provincial public health system and serves as a tertiary referral centre for complex mental health conditions. The institution provides inpatient and outpatient services across adult, adolescent and specialised units, integrating clinical care, training and academic collaboration.

Its research reflects a strong focus on severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and treatment resistant psychosis, with notable work on clozapine use, length of stay and service outcomes. Studies also examine adolescent psychiatry, substance use, reproductive health in women with mental illness and the psychosocial dimensions of care, highlighting system level and community factors.

A further strength lies in mental health education and professional development, exploring literacy, attitudes to electroconvulsive therapy, psychotherapy training and exercise in psychiatric care. This body of work advances evidence based practice in South Africa, informs service planning and strengthens multidisciplinary capacity within public sector mental health.