World Mental Health Day 2023 - October 10
October 14 , 2023
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- This day is devoted to promoting mental well-being across the world.
- The theme for 2023 is 'Mental health is a universal human right’.
- According to the World Health Organization, half of all mental health issues begin before the age of 14.
- Estimates show that 70-92% of Indians do not receive medication or treatment for different mental conditions.
- India launched Tele-MANAS, or the National Tele-Mental Health Programme to get advice, counselling and referral to psychologists and psychiatrists.
- Tele-MANAS has received over 3,40,000 calls (as of October 8) from 51 cells spread across 32 States and Union Territories.
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