Inmates in Central Jail hit by mental illness The Central Jail Hospital in Jagannath Dewal, Sundhara, has become a referral centre for sick prisoners from across the country. Since treatment is not available in other prisons, this hospital has become a "referral centre" for inmates throughout the country. Nepal 10 Sep, 2024
Suicidal death highest among poor, middle class and farmers According to a study conducted by Nepal Police, suicide incidents mostly affect the poor, middle class, and farmers. Nepal 25 Jul, 2024
Mental Health Crisis in Nepal Nepal, a nation renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a silent crisis that is affecting its people's well-being on a massive scale. Opinion 03 Apr, 2024
Psychological Guidance for Schoolchildren in Nepal In Nepal, as in many parts of the world, there's a growing recognition of the importance of mental health among schoolchildren. While strides have been made in education, there's an urgent need to address the mental well-being of students, given the unique challenges they face in this Himalayan nation. Opinion 18 Mar, 2024
Herpes simplex encephalitis: Understanding the sneaky trick of a neurotrophic virus Sarita had developed fever and sore throat for two days. She had taken some throat lozenges which failed to respond. It then got worse with each passing day. Opinion 25 Feb, 2024
'33pc of Nepal's under 18s have a prevailing mental health issue' Dr. Arun Raj Kuwar is a child and adolescent psychiatrist in Nepal. He is the first child psychiatrist in the country and heads the Child and Adolescence Psychiatry Unit at Kanti Children’s Hospital in Maharajgunj. Nepal 28 Jan, 2024
NHRC demands accessible treatment for mental health issues The National Human Rights Commission has called for accessible treatment and the launch of awareness programs about mental health. Kathmandu 10 Oct, 2023
PM Dahal expresses determination to resolve problems in the health sector Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has expressed his determination to promptly address the issues within the health sector. Nepal 10 Oct, 2023
Singapore: The health communication champs How can a small island nation with a multi-ethnic and multilingual citizenry and four official languages become a global champion in health communication? The answer is to use scientific evidence effectively, to be proactive in responding to evolving trends, to employ many communication channels and to tailor messages to diverse audiences. And the country with this extraordinary feat will be 58 on August 9, 2023. It’s Singapore! Opinion 09 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Human trafficking Remittances from migrant workers now make up about a fourth of Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP), making it the single largest source of foreign exchange, but behind this huge contribution is hidden the sufferings of millions of Nepalis that nobody is doing anything concrete to ameliorate. Opinion 01 Aug, 2023
Sinéad O'Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer-songwriter, dies at 56 Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music, has died at 56. Entertainment 27 Jul, 2023
Mental health: It's impact on cancer patients Cancer is a complex and challenging disease that not only affects an individual’s physical well-being but also has a profound impact on their mental health. Dealing with a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment are emotionally challenging processes. These processes are stressful as well. Stress leads to the development of mental health issues. Opinion 05 Jul, 2023
