Health Minister emphasizes on counseling, spiritual lifestyle for better mental health
Summary
Health Minister Dr Sudha Gautam emphasizes the importance of counseling and spiritual lifestyle, including yoga and meditation, to address rising mental health issues in Nepal. The government is working on policies and services to improve mental health support nationwide.
Key Points
- Minister Dr Sudha Gautam highlighted the rising risk of mental health issues and the importance of spiritual lifestyle and counseling to mitigate it.
- Every year, 7,000 people commit suicide due to mental health problems in Nepal, signalling the need for collective action from government, community, and families.
- The government is working on managerial and policy reforms, counseling services, and telemedicine to improve mental health care access.
- The National Community Mental Health Conference discussed causes, challenges, treatment, and solutions for mental health issues with experts and counselors.
