India rolls out nationwide tele-mental health service

The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of India has formally launched this week its national tele-mental health programme. 

WHAT IT’S ABOUT

Called Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS), it will provide free, round-the-clock teleconsultation service for mental health concerns. It runs a network of 23 tele-mental health centres of excellence with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences…