At a Glance
For World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2026, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare highlighted the national Tele-MANAS counselling service and its community mental-health programmes.
Key points
- Tele-MANAS provides free, confidential, round-the-clock support at 14416.
- MoHFW reported more than 47.75 lakh calls since its October 2022 launch and 53 operational cells across all 36 states and Union Territories.
- The ministry also highlighted the MANN Jaagriti awareness initiative and expansion of primary and district mental-health services.
India and Uttarakhand relevance
Public-facing facilities and frontline workers can share the national support number while continuing local referral and emergency pathways for urgent psychiatric presentations.
Limitations
Reported service figures are ministry-reported programme data; a helpline is not a replacement for emergency medical assessment.
Official source
MoHFW/PIB release, 9 October 2026
Medical-information disclaimer: For emergencies or immediate danger, seek local emergency services.
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