World Suicide Prevention Day 2026: Changing the Narrative, Starting the Conversation

September 10, 2026 11:32 AM

World Suicide Prevention Day 2026: Changing the Narrative, Starting the Conversation

Suicide prevention is not only a public health imperative but also a collective responsibility that begins with changing how society talks about mental distress, vulnerability and seeking help. Observed every year on September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) 2026 marks the third and final year of the triennial theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”, with the call to action “Start the Conversation.” The theme seeks to move the conversation away from silence, stigma and harmful...

India has shifted from curative to preventive healthcare: Nadda at NCW Foundation Day programme

January 31, 2026 1:35 AM

India has shifted from curative to preventive healthcare: Nadda at NCW Foundation Day programme

India has moved from a predominantly curative healthcare approach to a preventive and promotive model under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health Minister J.P Nadda said on Friday, citing sharp improvements in maternal and child health indicators. Addressing the Foundation Day programme of the National Commission for Women (NCW), the Health Minister said India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio has declined from 130 per lakh live births in 2014–15 to 88 per lakh live births, ...

J.P. Nadda launches new features of Tele MANAS app on World Mental Health Day 2025

October 10, 2025 5:22 PM

J.P. Nadda launches new features of Tele MANAS app on World Mental Health Day 2025

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday unveiled a series of new initiatives for the Tele MANAS app on the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2025, aimed at expanding access to mental health services across India. The latest enhancements include a multilingual user interface, accessibility features for visually impaired users, an AI-powered chatbot named Asmi, and an emergency response module. With this upgrade, the app will now be available in 10 additional r...

Tele-MANAS Helpline receives over 10 lakh calls since its launch in Oct 2022: MoHFW

May 29, 2024 7:28 PM

Tele-MANAS Helpline receives over 10 lakh calls since its launch in Oct 2022: MoHFW

The National Tele-Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) in India has reached a significant milestone, receiving over 10 lakh calls on its Tele-MANAS toll-free number, averaging 3,500 calls per day, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Launched by the Government of India in October 2022 to enhance mental health service delivery nationwide, the programme operates 51 Tele-MANAS cells across all states and union territories. The Tele MANAS toll-free helpline numbers 14416 or 1-80...