National Planning Commission set to bring suicide prevention strategy this fiscal year
Nepal aimed to reduce suicides to 9.7 per 100,000 people by 2022 but the number rose to 24.
Source: kathmandupost.com
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Experts warn of mental health problems in quake-hit areas
Study showed 34 percent rise in anxiety, 20 percent jump in alcohol use and 11 percent increase in suicidal thoughts.
Source: kathmandupost.com
Mental health challenges on the rise in Nepal's active population
KATHMANDU, Oct 11: In Nepal, mental health issues are affecting individuals who may appear physically healthy but are grappling with hidden mental illnesses. Regrettably, not everyone can identify these struggles. Recently, a surge in psychosocial conditions has been noted among the active age group in Nepal. Medical professionals have raised concerns about the prevalence of anxiety and depression, particularly among individuals aged 15 to 39 in the country.
Source: nagariknetwork.com
Identifying mental health patients through female health volunteers
Officials hope the volunteers will encourage patients to seek treatment and to continue medication for anxiety, depression, alcohol use, psychosis and suicidal tendencies.
Source: kathmandupost.com
Alarming rise in substance abuse among youths calls for policy-level intervention
A 2020 survey showed that as many as 130,424 Nepalis were abusing drugs. Police estimate the number will double in the next survey in 2025.
Source: kathmandupost.com