Several mental health helplines are available in India and the Centre also recently launched India’s first 24/7 toll-free national mental health helpline, KIRAN, last month. In light of World Mental Health Day, HuffPost India has collated a handy list of helplines one can reach in times of distress and even share with your friends or relatives who need help. — Call 1800-599-0019 to reach KIRAN, a 24/7 national helpline set by the ministry of social justice. — Mumbai-based Aasrahas a free helpline, open 24/7. HuffPost India is publishing a series of stories around mental health in October.

Source: Huffington Post October 09, 2020 05:15 UTC