One of the fallouts of the Coronavirus outbreak is the slew of helplines that have started concentrating on the mental health of the population. Without going into the merits or shortcomings of the initiative, this edit is about the larger perspective.

The fact that such measures have been taken, is an acknowledgement of the need to address the anxiety and fear of people. There are experts and trained counsellors, including therapists on the line, disseminating knowledge and dealing with numerous problems and doubts.