Published: 27th Jul, 2020
Ministry of Human Resource Development launched ‘Manodarpan’ initiative for mental health and counselling of students.
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Ministry of Human Resource Development launched ‘Manodarpan’ initiative for mental health and counselling of students.
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- It aims to provide psychosocial support and counseling to students for their mental health and well- being.
- Under this initiative, the minister launched a toll-free national helpline number - 8448440632, a website of Manodarpan and a handbook on 21st-century life skills for the students of the school, college, and universities.
- Manodarpan comprises of the following components:
- Advisory guidelines
- Web page
- National level database and directory of counselors
- National Toll-free helpline number
- Interactive online chat option
- Manodarpan is an initiative under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
- Need for such an initiative:
- COVID -19 pandemic is not only a serious medical concern but also has brought mixed emotions and psycho-social stress for all.
- With a specific focus on children and adolescents, there are emerging mental health concerns that are often reported in such situations.
- Children and adolescents may be more vulnerable and may experience a heightened level of stress, anxiety, and fearfulness, along with a range of other emotional and behavioural issues.
- Manodarpan is going to help children as well as their parents in facing a tense situation in life including COVID 19 pandemic induced lockdown and its effects on academics.
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