Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS)

About Tele MANAS:

• Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele MANAS) was started by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 2022.
• It seeks to function as a comprehensive, integrated, and inclusive 24x7 tele-mental health facility.
• It aims to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country round the clock, particularly to people in remote or underserved areas.
• Tele-MANAS will be organised in a two-tier system:
  • Tier 1 comprises state Tele-MANAS cells, which include trained counsellors and mental health specialists.
  • Tier 2 will comprise specialists at the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)/Medical College resources for physical consultation and/or e-Sanjeevani for audio-visual consultation.
• Currently, there are 51 operational Tele-MANAS cells functioning across all 36 States and UTs, offering services in 20 different languages.
• Another feature added to the programme this year is the video consultations facility which will be undertaken by the mental health professionals who are taking audio call escalations to get further information about the caller as part of history taking and clarification. 

Key facts about Tele MANAS App

• It is offered under the National Tele Mental Health Programme of India.
• The app has a library of information including tips on self-care, recognizing distress signals and managing early signs of stress, anxiety, and emotional struggles.
• This mobile app will also help users connect for free and access confidential mental health support through trained mental health professionals across India, 24x7 for immediate counselling. 

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Source: Tele MANAS offers video consultations facility