Nepal’s House of Representatives (HoR) election is scheduled for 5 March 2026. Parliamentary elections are typically held every five years, with the most recent taking place on 20 November 2022. However, this election has been brought forward by nearly two years following recent political developments. On 8–9 September, Nepal witnessed what many described as a […]
Your Vote Counts. So Does Your Mental Health Read Post »
According to the World Health Organization, mental health is a critical yet frequently neglected component of healthy ageing. Nearly 14% of adults aged 70 and above live with a mental health condition, with depression, anxiety, and dementia being among the most common. Older adults face heightened vulnerability due to factors such as social isolation, loneliness,
Addressing Mental Health Challenges Among Senior Citizens Read Post »
Nepal has inaugurated its first ever unit dedicated to the psychiatric and mental well-being of teenagers within the premises of the country’s sole state-owned mental hospital. Established through a collaborative effort between the mental hospital and the child rights-oriented organization CWIN Nepal, the adolescent mental health unit features 12 beds, specifically to the unique needs
First adolescent mental health unit opened in Nepal Read Post »
Children and young people could feel the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health and well-being for many years to come, UNICEF warned in its flagship report. According to The State of the World’s Children 2021; On My Mind: promoting, protecting and caring for children’s mental health – UNICEF’s most comprehensive look at the mental
‘Impact of COVID-19 on poor mental health in children tip of the iceberg’ Read Post »
By Feenzu Sherpa The coronavirus pandemic has shown mercy upon no one as most people suffer from financial loss, social stigma, health crisis, etc. Similarly, this pandemic have also brought its own consequences among those suffering from mental health problems. To begin with, for those who consider mental health as ‘just a thought’ or ‘crazy
Pandemic vs Mental Health Read Post »
With limited resources and restrictive working environment, we had to choose what stories to focus on during the health crisis. After a consultation, we arrived upon the list below: Daily updates pertaining to the health crisis at hand (national and global), A realistic situation of the health workers front lining the war against COVID-19, Social
A 15-minute conversation with Bharat from Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation Read Post »
By Feenzu Sherpa: Mental health is a delicate topic nevertheless a topic that we all should be open about. It is, however, quite difficult for people suffering from mental health problems, especially in Nepal, to tell anyone about their situation because of the fear of being judged. Dr Nirmal Lamichhane, psychiatry professor at the Pokhara-based
Mental health issues are tricky, but treatment certainly helps Read Post »
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