Dehradun, Aug. 25 -- The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), is launching 'Kiran', a toll-free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline (1800-599-0019).
With the objective of early screening, first-aid, psychological support, distress management, mental wellbeing, preventing deviant behaviours, psychological crisis management, etc., the helpline will offer mental health rehabilitation services. It intends to resolve issues of people across the country experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, panic attack, adjustment disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, pandemic induced psychological issues and mental health emergency.
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