(THE GIST OF PIB) Tele-MANAS
(THE GIST OF PIB) Tele-MANAS
(JUNE-2024)
Tele-MANAS
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to facilitate collaboration between the two ministries in operating a special cell of Tele MANAS.
About Tele-MANAS:
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The Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in October 2022.
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It aims to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country round the clock, particularly to people in remote or underserved areas.
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Tele-MANAS will be organised in a two-tier system:
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Tier 1 comprises state Tele-MANAS cells, which include trained counsellors and mental health specialists.
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Tier 2 will comprise specialists at the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)/Medical College resources for physical consultation and/or e-Sanjeevani for audio-visual consultation.
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Currently, there are 51 operational Tele-MANAS cells functioning across all 36 States and UTs, offering services in 20 different languages.
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A toll-free, 24/7 helpline number (14416) is available as part of the initiative, allowing callers to select the language of choice for availing services. The service is also accessible at 1-800-891-4416.
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This call will be an Interactive Voice Response system (IVRS) based audio call only, with a timely auto-call back approach.
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Through the automated callback service, the caller will first be attended to by a trained counsellor.
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Based on the level of care required, the counsellor will either provide the care needed within their capabilities or refer the caller for specialist care.
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If the caller requires specialized care, the call will be handled by a mental health specialist (clinical psychologist, psychiatric social worker, psychiatric nurse, or psychiatrist). This level of service will contain both audio- and video-based options.
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