Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates new facilities at NIMHANS and unveils the new logo of Tele-Manas
Goverment Scheme
Union Health Minister launched the logo of Tele-Manas and inaugurated new facilities at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, namely the Platinum Jubilee Auditorium and Academic Facility, new administrative office complex at NIMHANS, Center for Brain and Mind. The Union Health Minister said that “Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers have facilitated the integration of mental health services with primary health services as priority services for mental health, neurological disorders and substance abuse disorders. District level activities are conducted by a dedicated district mental health intervention team posted at the district hospital. Additionally, OPD, counselling, care and medical assistance for mental health issues is provided at the Community Health Center and Primary Health Center level. These are being provided through 1.6 lakh AB-HWCs located across the country. Mental health is also included under the Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana.”
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