Delhi government launches stress management OPD services in government hospitals
With this initiative, Delhi's government hospitals are set to become a reliable support system for stress management. The services are aimed at making care more accessible and affordable while promoting traditional practices that focus on overall well-being.- EndsMust Watch
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India Today
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Delhi government launches stress management OPD services in government hospitals
The Delhi government is set to launch a new initiative aimed at helping citizens deal with stress. Beginning next week, dedicated OPD services for stress management will be introduced in government hospitals across the city. The programme comes as a step toward providing people with accessible care for mental well-being in a structured RUN IN FIVE HOSPITALSTo begin with, the services will be rolled out on a trial basis at five hospitals, including the well-known Tibbia College. These OPDs will function as support centres where citizens can seek timely help, guidance, and relief from ON AYUSH THERAPIESA key highlight of this programme is its use of AYUSH practices. Stress will be managed through Unani, Homeopathy, and Meditation, offering non-invasive and holistic techniques for improving mental AND AFFORDABLE CARE With this initiative, Delhi's government hospitals are set to become a reliable support system for stress management. The services are aimed at making care more accessible and affordable while promoting traditional practices that focus on overall well-being.- EndsMust Watch
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