Rising KashmirRising KashmirRising Kashmir
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search

Archives

  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022

Categories

  • Anchor
  • Breaking
  • Business
  • City
  • Developing Story
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Features
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Jammu
  • Jammu and Kashmir News
  • Kashmir
  • Kashmir Tourism
  • Kath Bath
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • Trending
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Viewpoint
  • World
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Mental health alarms ring in J&K; over 15,000 calls since January this year
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Follow US
© 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Rising Kashmir > Blog > Anchor > Mental health alarms ring in J&K; over 15,000 calls since January this year
Anchor

Mental health alarms ring in J&K; over 15,000 calls since January this year

• Over 90,000 reach out to ‘Tele-MANAS’’; women most affected as anxiety, depression cases soar

Abid Bashir
Last updated: June 4, 2025 1:51 am
Abid Bashir
Published: June 4, 2025
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with an alarming rise in mental health issues, marked by increasing cases of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress, with women emerging as the most vulnerable group.
Data obtained by Rising Kashmir reveals a concerning mental health scenario in the Union Territory. Since its launch in November 2022, the Tele-MANAS helpline, operated by the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS) Kashmir, has received over 90,000 distress calls, highlighting the growing crisis.
In 2025 alone, the helpline has recorded more than 15,000 calls, signaling a sharp upward trend. Dr. Mohd Abrar Guroo, Senior Consultant at Tele-MANAS, told Rising Kashmir that the increase reflects greater awareness and reduced stigma surrounding mental health, as well as an urgent need for accessible support services.
“We have witnessed a steady rise in call volumes as people are increasingly opening up and seeking help — a positive cultural shift,” Dr. Guroo said. “However, it also underscores how deeply mental health issues are affecting our communities.”
The helpline has managed a spectrum of cases, from mild emotional distress and academic pressure to suicidal tendencies, substance abuse, and psychiatric emergencies. Young women and adolescents constitute a large portion of callers, facing anxiety, relationship problems, and exam stress, while the elderly report loneliness, grief, and age-related mental health challenges.
To address the rising demand, Tele-MANAS has introduced video OPD consultations, connecting patients in remote areas with qualified psychiatrists for assessments and follow-ups. “These services fill critical gaps in care by providing both medical and therapeutic support,” said Dr. Guroo.
Dr. Aijaz Ahmed Suhaf, Assistant Professor and Senior Consultant at IMHANS, warned that untreated depression often leads vulnerable groups — especially youth and elderly — toward suicide.
“Romanticising suicide is disturbingly common, with methods such as drowning, hanging, and leaving suicide notes frequently observed,” he said. “This often begins with unresolved anxiety and depression.”
He emphasised that Tele-MANAS acts as a crucial intervention point, offering structured treatment plans, counselling, and, where necessary, medication.
“We’ve had many success stories. With personalized care and sustained support, people can and do recover,” he noted. Experts believe the mental health crisis in J&K is compounded by chronic stress, political instability, unemployment, and social isolation. Yet, the growing use of helplines and telepsychiatry shows that the tide may be turning.
“Mental health support is becoming more accessible, affordable, and—most importantly—stigma-free,” said Dr. Guroo. “Tele-MANAS is no longer just a helpline—it’s evolving into a comprehensive mental healthcare system integrated with district and community services.”

Big screen magic returns to Handwara with theatre reopening
As winter nears, Ganderbal’s Bremji Kul provides both fruit & firewood
Meet Naseer, a Santoor player who lives his passion
Snow-clad Hirpora hamlet along Mughal Road captivates visitors
Bobby Deol sets stage for full-scale film shoot in Kashmir valley

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link Print
Previous Article Dr. Raj Nehru assigned three key responsibilities in Haryana govt
Next Article LG Sinha reviews work at Balidan Stambh
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

1MFollowersLike
262kFollowersFollow
InstagramFollow
234kSubscribersSubscribe
Google NewsFollow

Latest News

Hathkargha Mela -Special Handloom Expo kick-starts at Kashmir Haat
Breaking City
June 5, 2025
Food Safety department intensifies inspections ahead of Eid-ul-Adha in Anantnag
Breaking Jammu and Kashmir News
June 5, 2025
‘1,747 Sq KM’s declared as High Risk forest fire zone’
Breaking
June 5, 2025
LG Sinha reviews arrangements for PM Modi’s public meeting at Katra
Developing Story Jammu and Kashmir News National
June 5, 2025

Recent Posts

  • Hathkargha Mela -Special Handloom Expo kick-starts at Kashmir Haat
  • Food Safety department intensifies inspections ahead of Eid-ul-Adha in Anantnag
  • ‘1,747 Sq KM’s declared as High Risk forest fire zone’
  • LG Sinha reviews arrangements for PM Modi’s public meeting at Katra
  • Ahead of Eid, Food Safety team Srinagar conducts special market inspections

Recent Comments

  1. Latif khan on Why Kashmir needs Stronger Private Healthcare and Health Insurance
  2. Sameer farooq mir on Qazi Irfan assumes charge as RTO Kashmir
  3. Captain Vikrama on CM Omar Abdullah hails historic feat as three Kashmiri Girls crack IIT-JEE Advanced
  4. BASHIR AHMAD BHAT on Poor hotel accommodation, lack of medical facilities irk Kashmiri pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, video goes viral
  5. sree vishnu movies on Pahalgam attack shatters Kashmir’s film tourism revival

Contact Us

Flat No 7,Press Enclave, Srinagar, 190001
0194 2477887
9971795706
[email protected]
[email protected]

Quick Link

  • E-Paper
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Top Categories

Stay Connected

1.06MLike
262.5kFollow
InstagramFollow
234.3kSubscribe
WhatsAppFollow
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Follow US
© 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?