Tele MANAS

14.10.2024

Tele MANAS

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Tele MANAS is now available as a comprehensive mobile platform – Tele MANAS App developed for the public.

About Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele MANAS):

• It was started by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 2022.
• It seeks to function as a comprehensive, integrated, and inclusive 24x7 tele-mental health facility.
• It aims to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country round the clock, particularly to people in remote or underserved areas.
• Tele-MANAS will be organized in a two-tier system:
  • Tier 1 comprises state Tele-MANAS cells, which include trained counsellors and mental health specialists.
  • 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.
• Currently, there are 51 operational Tele-MANAS cells functioning across all 36 States and UTs, offering services in 20 different languages.
• Another feature added to the programme this year is the video consultations facility which will be undertaken by the mental health professionals who are taking audio call escalations to get further information about the caller as part of history taking and clarification.

Key facts about Tele MANAS App

• It is offered under the National Tele Mental Health Programme of India.
• The app has a library of information including tips on self-care, recognizing distress signals and managing early signs of stress, anxiety, and emotional struggles.
• This mobile app will also help users connect for free and access confidential mental health support through trained mental health professionals across India, 24x7 for immediate counselling.

                                                                 Source: The Hindu

Consider the following statements regarding Tele MANAS:

Statement-I:It aims to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country.

Statement-II It is an initiative of the Union Ministry of Education.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Answer C