On World Mental Health Day 2025, PM Modi emphasized the importance of mainstreaming conversations about Mental health and recognized the role of technology like mobile app and chatbot in promoting mental well-being in India.
- PM Modi urged for collective efforts to promote Mental health awareness, highlighting the need for conversations to be integrated into societal norms and public discourse.
- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare supports initiatives including a new mobile app and chatbot designed to provide mental health resources in multiple Languages of India.
- Modi commended mental health professionals for their tireless work, emphasizing multilingualism in mental health resources to ensure accessibility for diverse populations across India.
Why It Matters
This initiative reflects a growing recognition of mental health as a critical public issue in India, aligning with global trends to destigmatize mental health discussions and enhance accessibility through technology.