India’s mental health helpline flooded: 34 lakh calls signal rising anxiety crisis

India's national mental health helpline, Tele-MANAS, has received over 34.34 lakh calls since its October 2022 launch, indicating a significant rise in demand for psychological support. Uttar Pradesh leads in call volume, with other states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka also showing high engagement.

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