New Delhi: The Armed Forces Medical College in Pune has established a dedicated Tele MANAS cell to address the mental health concerns of personnel and their families. The move is in line with the growing demand for mental health support among the forces, a PIB press release stated.
The new cell is part of the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to strengthen the mental health infrastructure of the Armed Forces. It is hoped that the dedicated Tele MANAS cell will provide 24/7 services and enable the armed forces personnel and their families to access specialized care.
The Tele MANAS cell was earlier inaugurated on 1 December 2023, in the presence of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM. The cell is operational in 20 different languages and offers services to more than 10 lakh callers annually.