Archive · 7 Dec 2025
7.3% of Teens in 12 States Have Mental Disorders: Government
The Indian government found that about 7.3% of teens aged 13-17 in 12 states have mental health disorders.
To help, they started a program called Tele-MANAS, which offers mental health support through phone calls and a special app.
This app is available in many languages and even helps people who can't see well.
The government also has a program called Manodarpan to support students' mental health.
They have set up many centers across the country to provide this help.
7.3% of teens aged 13-17 in 12 states have mental health disorders, according to a 2015-16 survey.
The government launched the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele-MANAS) in 2022 to improve access to mental health services.
Tele-MANAS offers support in 20 languages and has a special app for visually challenged persons.
As of November 27, 53 Tele-MANAS cells have been set up in 36 states and union territories, handling over 29.82 lakh calls.
The Ministry of Education launched Manodarpan to provide psychosocial support to students, families, and teachers nationwide.
- Who
- Teens aged 13-17 in 12 states, Indian Government
- What
- Prevalence of mental health disorders and government initiatives
- When
- Survey conducted in 2015-16, Tele-MANAS launched in 2022
- Where
- 12 states in India, nationwide for Tele-MANAS
- Why
- To improve access to mental health services and support
- Prevalence Rate
- 7.3%
- Age Group
- 13-17 years
- Survey Conducted By
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
- Survey Year
- 2015-16
- Tele-MANAS Languages
- 20 languages
- Total Calls Handled
- 29.82 lakh
- Current Year Calls
- 12.33 lakh
- Tele-MANAS Cells
- 53 in 36 States/UTs
