The state officials handling the mental health care service said the Tele MANAS helpline has helped hundreds who needed someone to listen to them. Since the launch in October last year, counsellors have helped an average of 44 people daily, showed the data. Most callers complained of insomnia, stress and anxiety. The state health department had launched the helpline, 14416, keeping in mind the high-stress lifestyle and lack of support to many.

Since October, 5,457 people have called on the number, including 2,667 men and 993 women. According to the data available from the state, around 1,200 people complained about insomnia, 900 said they were feeling disappointed while 850 were under stress. Officials cited multiple reasons for mental illness, like love affairs, monetary issues, family issues, competition and over ambition.