Health Minister emphasizes on counseling, spiritual lifestyle for better mental health
Summary
Health Minister Dr Sudha Gautam urges emphasis on spiritual lifestyle and counselling to address rising mental health issues, highlighting suicide concerns and policy reforms.
Key Points
- Health Minister Dr Sudha Gautam emphasized the importance of spiritual lifestyle and counseling to mitigate mental health issues.
- Every year, around 7,000 people commit suicide due to mental health problems in Nepal.
- The government is working on policy reforms and service delivery improvements to address mental health challenges.
- The National Community Mental Health Conference discussed causes, challenges, treatment, and solutions for mental health issues.
