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The Mental Health Care Act, 2017, and its 2022 amendment aim to provide comprehensive, rights-based mental health care in India by ensuring accessible services, decriminalizing suicide, promoting community-based rehabilitation, and enhancing the efficiency and quality of mental health services through improved infrastructure and better coordination among stakeholders

Tele-MANAS, an Indian government initiative launched in 2022, offers free, 24/7 mental health support through a helpline. Services include counseling, referrals, and follow-ups, available in over 20 languages. With over 10 lakh calls so far, Tele-MANAS is bridging gaps in mental health care, especially in underserved areas.