The Karnataka Tele-MANAS helpline, part of India’s National Tele Mental Health Programme, has seen a dramatic rise in calls, especially from rural areas, reflecting growing mental health awareness and the increasing burden of psychological issues outside cities. The service provides 24/7 counselling, addressing concerns ranging from anxiety and depression to stress and interpersonal problems, while bridging gaps in accessibility and affordability. Community outreach through ASHA workers and Manochaitanya camps has been crucial in connecting people to these services, highlighting the evolving landscape of mental health care in both rural and urban settings.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court seeks the Centre’s response to a PIL on celebrity-endorsed online gambling, citing addiction, financial ruin, and suicides, while urging a national ban, tighter financial controls, and equal liability for endorsers under the Consumer Protection Act.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court has issued 15 guidelines to address mental health issues among students in educational institutions. The guidelines emphasize the importance of mental health as a right to life and suggest steps to improve mental health, including increased funding, resource allocation, primary healthcare integration, mass awareness campaigns, professional training, technology, and early intervention.
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