Which of the following is the helpline number of mental health rehabilitation helpline ‘Kiran’ launched by the social justice ministry?

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Who: Social Justice Ministry
What: to launch mental health rehabilitation helpline
When: published on 26th August 2020

Citing the prevalence of mental health issues and the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 crisis, the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has said it will on Thursday launch a toll-free helpline to enable access to mental health resources.

The “Kiran” mental health rehabilitation helpline number, 1800-599-0019, will provide callers “support for early screening, first-aid, psychological support, distress management, mental well-being, preventing deviant behaviours, psychological crisis management etc.,” a Ministry statement said. The helpline will offer services in 13 languages, it said.

“It targets to resolve issues of people across the country experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, panic attack, adjustment disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, pandemic-induced psychological issues and mental health emergency,” the statement said.

The Ministry said there was a need for emergency help and support to those going through mental health issues, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/social-justice-ministry-to-launch-mental-health-rehabilitation-helpline/article32443797.ece