In ‘Swasparsha’, literature becomes Nepal’s most accessible medicine
Summary
Dr Nawaraj KC's book 'Swasparsha' uses accessible literature as a therapeutic tool to address widespread mental health challenges in Nepal's Karnali Province, promoting emotional healing and cultural reclamation.
Key Points
- Dr Nawaraj KC’s 'Swasparsha' blends literature with medical practice to address emotional trauma through accessible storytelling.
- Karnali Province faces severe mental health challenges, with high rates of anxiety and depression linked to systemic socio-economic struggles.
- The book serves as indigenous bibliotherapy, aligning traditional healing with modern mental health needs to foster communal emotional healing.
- 'Swasparsha' also acts as cultural reclamation, challenging stereotypes of Karnali and advocating for narrative medicine in Nepal’s public health strategies.
