J&K launches India’s first chatbot for people in mental distress

J&K launches India’s first chatbot for people in mental distress

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Category : State Published on: July 10 2023

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  • The Tele-MANAS chatbot, the first of its kind in India, was introduced in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on July 5 in a key step towards enhancing mental health support.
  • This creative project attempts to offer fast help and chats to people who are in need. 
  • The availability of professional psychologists, health counsellors, and consultants around-the-clock means that this chatbot will have a big impact on tackling mental health issues in the area.
  • With the advent of the Tele-MANAS chatbot, those in need will always have access to mental health care. 
  • The Centre had in Budget 2022 announced the National Tele Mental Health Programme of India, Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS).
  • Tele-MANAS is a two-tier system. Tier 1 comprises State Tele MANAS cells, which includes trained counsellors and mental health specialists. 
  • Tier 2 comprises specialists at District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)/Medical College resources for physical consultation and/or eSanjeevani for audio visual consultation.
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