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IMHAS-K Rolls Out Free OPD Services via Tele-MANAS

Jammu: The Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Kashmir (IMHAS-K), under the Government Medical College Srinagar, has announced the launch of its online video consultation service through the Tele Mental Health & Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative.The groundbreaking service will provide a Mental Health Outpatient Department (OPD) with prescription generation facilities, operating from Monday to Friday, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.Patients can access these services by dialing the toll-free helpline number 14416 to connect with mental health experts for both video and audio consultations. The initiative aims to make mental health services more accessible, catering to diverse patient needs.WEEKLY CONSULTATION SCHEDULE:MONDAY:Dr. Mohd Abrar GurooSenior Consultant / MentorMBBS, DNB PsychiatrySpecial Interest: Child Psychiatry and NeuropsychiatryTUESDAY:Dr. Saleem YousufConsultantMBBS, MD PsychiatrySpecial Interest: De-Addiction and Psychosomatic MedicineWEDNESDAY:Dr. Ubaid RasoolConsultantMBBS, MD PsychiatrySpecial Interest: Geriatric Psychiatry and Sleep MedicineTHURSDAY:Dr. Heena HajiniSenior ConsultantMBBS, MD PsychiatrySpecial Interest: Child/Adolescent Psychiatry and Mood DisordersFRIDAY:Dr. Deeba NazirConsultant / MentorMBBS, MD PsychiatrySpecial Interest: Emergency Psychiatry and Women’s Mental HealthMental health issues are emerging as a silent crisis in the Kashmir Valley, where a significant portion of the population is grappling with anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Experts and community leaders are urging the government and local NGOs to take immediate steps to address this challenge by establishing free mental health consultation services across the region.This initiative is expected to greatly benefit patients seeking mental health support, especially those who face barriers in accessing in-person consultations. IMHAS-K’s Tele-MANAS services demonstrate a significant step forward in addressing mental health challenges in the region through innovative and accessible solutions. (ANB)