Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Ministry of Defence set up dedicated Tele MANAS cell for armed forces

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Last Updated07/06/2024

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in operating a special cell of Tele MANAS, the National Telemental Health Helpline of MoHFW.

Recognizing the unique stressors faced by the Indian military, the need for tele-mental health services in the Armed Forces has become evident.
The operational environment, cultural challenges, and factors related to regional conflicts necessitate a specialized approach to mental health care in the Armed Forces.
With the dedicated Tele MANAS cell, armed forces personnel and their families will receive crucial mental health assistance 24x7, addressing their mental health concerns
Tele MANAS is the digital extension of the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP), offering comprehensive, integrated, and inclusive 24/7 tele-mental health services.
Currently, there are 51 operational Tele MANAS cells functioning across all 36 States and UTs, offering services in 20 different languages.
The data indicate a significant demand for mental health services and underscores the importance of addressing mental health issues comprehensively and inclusively, particularly in specialized contexts like the Armed Forces.