PGI Chandigarh’s ‘Tele-Manas’ Service: Help available for people thinking of suicide and counselling in 20 languages; they listen without judgement.
“The goal of this initiative is to reassure people that there is very little time between the thought of suicide and taking the step,” said Prof. Shobha Chakrabarty of the PGI Chandigarh Psychiatry Department.
Counsellors are taught to listen to callers with empathy and compassion and without passing judgement during its five courses. The caller is sent to a mental health facility and, if necessary, is put in touch with a psychologist or psychiatrist.
Assistance is offered in 20 languages.
For individuals who phone Tele-Manas, a response is available in 20 languages, including Hindi, English, Punjabi, Tamil, and Assamese, according to Dr Rahul Chakrabarty of the PGI Psychiatry Department. Callers receive reassurance, have their issues acknowledged, and, if necessary, are put through to a professional.
Experiencing psychological strain as a result of disappointment
When it comes to mental health, people are hesitant. Anxiety about tests and disappointment lead to mental stress, particularly for students. In these situations, Tele-Manas gives people a secure forum where they can freely discuss their issues.
Many times, people are often unaware that they have a mental disease. A survey conducted in 2016–17 found that between 70 and 80 per cent of psychiatric patients nationwide…
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