Government Expands Mental Health Services via Tele-MANAS and NMHP

The government has implemented the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) and District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) across 767 districts, providing outpatient services, assessment, and drugs.
Over 1.83 lakh Sub Health Centres and Primary Health Centres have been upgraded to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, integrating mental health services into primary healthcare.
The National Tele-Mental Health Programme (Tele-MANAS) has handled over 34.34 lakh calls via 53 cells, with a mobile app and video consultation facilities launched.