India Expands Mental Health Services to 767 Districts

Government implements National Mental Health Programme across 767 districts with outpatient services, counseling, and 10-bed inpatient facilities.
Upgraded 1.83 lakh health centers to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs with mental health services and established 25 Centers of Excellence.
National Tele Mental Health Programme handles 34.34 lakh calls through 53 Tele MANAS cells with video consultation capabilities.
National Mental Health Survey shows 5.72% prevalence of depressive disorders among females over 18 years across 12 states.