Kottayam to look after COVID survivors’ mental health
The Hindu
New scheme will identify those with mental health issues, ensure professional help
As the lingering effects of COVID-19 on physical health are emerging, so too are its impact on mental health of the survivors. To ensure long-term support to those who survived the infection but are suffering from its crippling impact on mental health, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in Kottayam has rolled out a scheme titled ‘Ottaykkalla, Koodeyund Kottayam’ (Not alone, Kottayam is with you). The project, being implemented in association with the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) and other agencies, including local-self governments, aims at bringing mental health experts to the frontline role against the pandemic.
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