... ¨National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) has also launched a toll free number 08046110007.
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
It is a 24 x 7 toll free helpline. Hosur Road, Near Bangalore Milk Dairy, Bengluru, Karnataka - 5600029
Govt launches helpline for mental health issues during lockdown. There has been a surge in the number of free distress counselling services to attend to issues of anxiety, frustration, hopelessness and even boredom seeping in among people during the 21-day lockdown. More and more clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and counselors are teaming up to provide one-to-one interactions with each caller, over distributed time slots.Though most of the calls were from people who were deeply perturbed by the fear that they will get exposed to the disease or have already been exposed to the disease, others are people with underlying mental health issues who have not been able to seek help in the way that they regularly do, doctors at the hospital told In Mumbai, a youth collective, the Blue Ribbon Movement (BRM), is giving free counselling services to address The Health Ministry on Sunday said 106 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths were reported from six states in the last 24 hours. The same day, Nimhans had launched a pan-India helpline – 080 46110007 — to address mental health and psychosocial issues of people, as a result of COVID-19 and the 21- day lockdown. She also said the workers cannot be forced to vacate the premises.“The SPs and DMs will be held personally responsible for its strict implementation,” Srivastava said, referring to the orders issued to stop the mass exodus of migrant workers.The Health Ministry said 10 groups have been formed to give guidance to the people. Dr K Sekar, Registrar, Nimhans, said the COVID-19 Mental Health Helpline gets around 12,000 calls per day from across the country and a good proportion of the calls is from children and parents. It is a 24 x 7 toll free helpline.
NIMHANS is the first institute in India to start a helpline inclusively for Psychosocial support and mental health services during disasters. The NIMHANS’ helpline (080-4611 0007) was set-up on 25 March, the same day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered a nationwide lockdown for 21 days to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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Coronavirus lockdown: NIMHANS launches helpline to address mental health issues In its daily briefing, the ministry said the toll free number - 080-46110007- has been set up by National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru for people with mental health issues. It also specified that its focus areas include medical emergency management, isolation beds, and quarantine facility.On the transportation of essential services, the Health Ministry said that Railways has run 1.25 lakh wagons transporting essential commodities such as food grains, sugar in last five days.Copyright © 2020 The Indian Express [P] Ltd. All Rights Reserved Coronavirus lockdown: NIMHANS launches helpline to address mental health issues
Nimhans Hospital is located in the prime location near Hosur Road, Bangalore which makes an active center for all the medical and healthcare solutions.
During disasters, people from any part of the country can call up at this number and avail psychosocial support and mental health services from mental health professionals. Source: National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science, Last Updated on: May 16, 2020 WHO Collaborating Centre for Injury Prevention and Safety PromotionWHO Collaborating Centre for Injury Prevention and Safety PromotionWHO Collaborating Centre for Injury Prevention and Safety PromotionWHO Collaborating Centre for Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion
“The ongoing 21-day lockdown has resulted in some behavioral, mental health issues and NIMHANS has launched a toll-free number — 08046110007 — for consultation,” Joint Secretary in the Home Ministry Punya Salila Srivastava said.
Later, various mental health institutes, such as The Indian Psychiatric Society, merged their helpline numbers with the one set up by NIMHANS. The helpline addresses the psychosocial issues of disaster survivors and creates a tertiary level support system for them during emergencies caused by disasters.
Updated: March 29, 2020 7:25:37 pm The helpline addresses the psychosocial issues of disaster survivors and creates a tertiary level support system for them during emergencies caused by disasters.