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World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day is observed every year on 10 October. It is a reminder that mental health is part of everyone's health, and that seeking help early makes recovery easier. If you have been putting off a conversation with a doctor, today is a good day to call.

Kerala to rename state mental health centres as "Happiness and Wellness Centres"

Health Minister K Muraleedharan announced that the state's three government mental health centres, in Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Kozhikode, will be renamed "Happiness and Wellness Centres". The change follows a Kerala High Court direction and aims to reduce the stigma around seeking mental health care. The centres will also offer counselling, stress management and lifestyle programmes.

Sources: Onmanorama, South First, Bar and Bench

Free mental health support at any hour: Tele-MANAS

The Government of India's Tele-MANAS helpline offers free mental health support by phone, 24 hours a day, in many Indian languages including Malayalam. Call 14416 or 1-800-891-4416. In a medical emergency, call 112.