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Empowering ASHAs: Digital Tools Enhance Mental Health Support

2/20/2026

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In India, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) address mental health alongside duties, but they face emotional distress and lack self-care support.
The Resilience Collaborative aims to improve ASHAs’ well-being through digital tools and community recognition.
Since 2020, over 14,000 ASHAs in Madhya Pradesh have received mental health training.
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has trained ASHAs to identify suicide risks and connect individuals to mental health resources.

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Story summary

In India, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) address mental health alongside duties, but they face emotional distress and lack self-care support.
The Resilience Collaborative aims to improve ASHAs’ well-being through digital tools and community recognition.
Since 2020, over 14,000 ASHAs in Madhya Pradesh have received mental health training.
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has trained ASHAs to identify suicide risks and connect individuals to mental health resources.