New Delhi. Problems related to mental health have become a big challenge for the country and the world today. Due to stressful lifestyle, increasing competition, family pressure and work commitments, a large number of people are facing problems like mental stress, anxiety and depression. At such a time, the Central Government has taken an important initiative to provide easy and accessible mental health support to the people.
Under the National Tele-Mental Health Programme, the government has further strengthened the Tele-MANAS service by providing a mobile app and toll-free helpline 14416. The objective of this system is to make mental health services accessible to every citizen of the country, so that when needed, people can seek advice from experts without any hesitation.
Assistance will be available round the clock
The biggest feature of this service is that it is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That means, at any time, if a person feels mental distress, he can contact experts through the helpline. Apart from this, this facility has been made available in about 20 languages including Hindi and English, so that people of different states can get consultation in their mother tongue. This is expected to increase both the reach and impact of mental health services.
Which problems will it help in?
Tele-psychiatry service is not limited to severe mental illnesses only, but is also useful for people struggling with everyday mental challenges. Through this, people can get advice related to stress, anxiety, sadness, insomnia, exam pressure, family disputes, tension in relationships and emotional problems. Apart from this, expert guidance is also provided in serious situations like suicidal thoughts, drug addiction, memory problems and financial stress.
Self-care facility will be available in the app
The Tele-Manas app provided by the government not only provides counseling but also provides many useful resources to improve mental health. It includes self-care materials, wellness modules and awareness information. Through these facilities, people can understand their mental state better and learn ways to reduce stress, develop positive thinking and maintain mental balance.
Big relief for rural areas also
Access to mental health specialists is still limited in many rural and remote areas of the country. In such a situation, digital and telephone based services like Tele-Manas can prove to be especially beneficial for those who had to travel long distances for expert assistance. Now experts can be contacted from home through mobile phone or helpline, making mental health services more accessible and inclusive.
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