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Tele-MANAS Helpline: 1.8 Million Calls for Mental Health Aid

7/31/2025

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In India, the Tele-MANAS helpline, launched in October 2022, has become a lifeline for mental health support, fielding over 1.8 million calls. This free, round-the-clock service, available in multiple languages, is dedicated to aiding those in need, including a troubled farmer and a student grappling with suicidal thoughts, bridging the gap in mental health care.

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Story summary

In India, the Tele-MANAS helpline, launched in October 2022, has become a lifeline for mental health support, fielding over 1.8 million calls. This free, round-the-clock service, available in multiple languages, is dedicated to aiding those in need, including a troubled farmer and a student grappling with suicidal thoughts, bridging the gap in mental health care.