Tele-MANAS

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• On the occasion of World Mental Health Day (10th October), the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced the Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative.
  • The objective is to establish a digital mental health network that will provide a support system against the mental challenges intensified by the pandemic.

Details

• In the Union Budget 2022-23, the Union Government announced the National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP).
• Tele-MANAS aim to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country.
• The programme includes a network of 23 tele-mental health centres of excellence, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bengaluru and the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHRSC) to provide technical support.
• The government aims to open at least one Tele-MANAS Cell in each State/UT.
• A toll-free, 24/7 helpline number (14416) has been set up across the country.
• Tele-MANAS to be organized in a two-tier system;
  • Tier 1 - State Tele-MANAS cells which include trained counsellors and mental health specialists.
  • Tier 2 - Specialists at District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)/Medical College resources for physical consultation and/or e-Sanjeevani for audio-visual consultation.

For more information: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/world-mental-health-day

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1866498

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