Syllabus: Health Source: TH Context: The Air India Ahmedabad accident reignited debate on pilot mental health, a typically unspoken crisis within the aviation sector. About Mental Health: What is Mental Health? Mental health is a state of cognitive and emotional well-being that helps individuals handle stress, work productively, and contribute to society. It exists on …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14 October 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: PIB Context: Tele MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) is a tele-mental health initiative launched by the Government of India under the National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP) on October 10, 2022. About Tele MANAS: Need for Tele MANAS: Mental health crisis: 15% of India’s adult population requires mental health intervention, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India’s Tele-MANAS, a round-the-clock mental health helpline launched on World Mental Health Day in 2022, has received over 3,40,000 calls from 32 states and union territories. The helpline was initiated in response to the increased mental health challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, providing essential …
Facts For Prelims Source: TH Context: India’s first Tele-MANAS chatbot, designed to engage with people in distress, has been launched in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The initiative aims to provide round-the-clock access to health counsellors, clinical psychologists, and consultants. The launch took place during the J&K Health Conclave on Mental Health and Non-Communicable Diseases. …
