Toll-free helpline launched for mental wellness in Mandi

Himachal Pradesh Polity and Governance

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in the Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched a toll-free mental health rehabilitation helpline ‘Kiran’ (1800-599-0019) in Mandi to provide relief and assistance to people suffering from mental illness.
The helpline would work round the clock to serve public. The objective of this helpline is to provide help to people suffering from mental issues. Its purpose is to help people who have stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychotic disorders, post-traumatic mental stress, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, epidemic-induced psychological issues, and mental health emergencies.
The helpline would include services such as early detection of mental illness, first aid, psychological support, stress management, mental health uplift, corrective behaviours, psychological disaster management and referral to mental health specialists.
The people can contact on toll-free number from any mobile or landline number. Health experts will help people in solving the problem or connecting them to external psychiatrists. This helpline will be very helpful for those who are undergoing severe mental stress, epidemic psychological problems and mental health emergency situations.