KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 7
Ncell customers can now call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline 1166 operated by the government for suicide prevention and seek necessary consultation with psychiatrists and counsellors regarding mental health issues. Ncell Axiata Limited has collaborated with Patan Mental Hospital to this effect.
At a programme organised to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, Ncell handed over Ncell SIM and a handset solution to Patan Mental Hospital last week. With this, the hotline number 1166 has been made accessible from Ncell network as well. Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Ncell Jabbor Kayumov said, "Mental health plays a big role in our lives. We are delighted to collaborate with Patan Mental Hospital for this noble cause and contribute towards making the hotline service more effective."
The government has been providing this helpline service with the aim of preventing suicides and providing necessary counselling services to callers related to mental health issues.
"Statistics show that phone calls about suicidal thoughts and other mental health issues are on the rise. In such a situation, this collaboration of Ncell is of great importance and will contribute to saving precious lives," said Dr Ananta Prasad Adhikari, director of Patan Mental Hospital. The government has been running this helpline service from Patan Mental Hospital, Lagankhel, with the support of the World Health Organisation and Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation, Nepal.
A version of this article appears in the print on September 08, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.
