Insight and challenges: mental health services in Nepal

Y Rai, D Gurung, K Gautam - BJPsych International, 2021 - cambridge.org
This paper describes the current state of mental health services in Nepal and reflects on the
significant changes over the past decade. The main challenges to overcome are proper …

Self-reported psychological distress during the COVID-19 outbreak in Nepal: findings from an online survey

K Gautam, RP Adhikari, AS Gupta, RK Shrestha… - BMC psychology, 2020 - Springer
Background A lower respiratory tract infection caused by novel coronavirus termed as
Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) was first identified in China and subsequently took the …

[HTML][HTML] Feasibility and effectiveness of an intervention to reduce intimate partner violence and psychological distress among women in Nepal: protocol for the …

R Shrestha, D Sapkota, D Mehra… - JMIR research …, 2023 - researchprotocols.org
Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) disproportionately affects people in low-and
middle-income countries (LMICs), such as Nepal. Women experiencing IPV are at higher …

Mental Health First Aid Training with the Nepalese community in Australia: an evaluation of effects on Knowledge, confidence, intentions, willingness to have contact …

B Nepal, G Khadka, AF Jorm, J Simkhada… - Journal of Immigrant and …, 2023 - Springer
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
training amongst the Nepalese community in Australia by exploring the impact on …

Anxiety, depression and functional impairment among health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic: a crosssectional online survey

R Shrestha, B Khatri, S Adhikari… - … University Medical Journal, 2021 - nepjol.info
Background COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
The number of cases and dramatic loss of human life worldwide created psychological …

Depression among People Living With HIV/AIDS Undergoing Antiretroviral Therapy at a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

SK Shah, R Sinha, S Bhurtel… - JNMA: Journal of the …, 2023 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Introduction: HIV affects mental health in multiple ways, including its direct
pathophysiological effects, associated stigma, impacts on social, and economic dimensions …

Knowledge and attitude on mental disorder among adults in Putalibazar Municipality of Syangja district of Nepal

R Nepal, S Doranga, P Timsina - Progress in Health Sciences, 2021 - cejsh.icm.edu.pl
Purpose: To assess knowledge and attitude on mental disorder among adults in Putalibazar
Municipality of Syangja district. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study …

Challenges and Barriers in Seeking, Accessing and Receiving Mental Health Services in Nepal

S Kandel - Health Prospect, 2024 - nepjol.info
Mental health services in Nepal encounter various challenges, impacting access and
delivery of care. Barriers include stigma, limited awareness, and resource constraints. To …

Association Between Mental Health Literacy and Stigma: A Review

BB Lamichhane - AMC Journal, 2023 - nepjol.info
People with mental illness often do not receive proper mental health services. Lack of
knowledge and social stigma are factors contributing to the low prevalence of seeking help …

Mental health literacy among undergraduate medical students in Eastern Nepal

A Mishra, K Bhattarai, KC Heera, R Shah… - Journal of Chitwan …, 2023 - jcmc.com.np
Background: Mental health literacy encompasses an understanding of mental disorders to
aid their early recognition, management and prevention. Mental health literacy determines …