Over 300 Doctors seek FAIMA Mental Health Helpline - Video

Published On 2026-01-09T18:15:30+05:30 | Updated On 9 Jan 2026 6:15 PM IST

Overview

Doctors and Medical students across the country are reeling under mental health issues.

This has come to light once again, as members of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) have informed that more than 300 doctors across India have availed the Mental Health Helpline of FAIMA within a few months of its launch.

The majority of the doctors and students who availed this service were suffering exam (NEET PG, NEET SS) related stress. Further junior resident doctors were found to be overworked, and they were dealing with several other issues. Meanwhile, senior doctors had issues in their service and they also had interpersonal relationship problems. Some of the female doctors reported on pregnancy-related issues.

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FAIMA Helpline Sees 300+ Doctor Suicides and Stress Calls in Months

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