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Tele MANAS
- 14 Oct 2024
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The Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has introduced the "TeleMANAS" (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) toll-free helpline, providing counseling services for individuals experiencing mental distress.
- In 2023, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the toll-free mental health helpline 14416 (Tele-MANAS) covering all States and Union Territories aiming to bridge the gap in access to mental health.
- The app is part of the National Tele Mental Health Programme of India and provides a comprehensive library of information on mental health.
- It also offers guidance on managing early signs of stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges.
- National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP):
- NTMHP was launched in October 2022, to improve access to quality mental health counselling and care services in the country.
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru is the National Apex Centre, coordinated activities of Tele MANAS across India.
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