Mental Health Awareness Campaign from tomorrow
Summary
A three-month Mental Health Awareness Campaign will commence in Kathmandu to promote open discussions and address rising stress levels among Nepalese people.
Key Points
- A Mental Health Awareness Campaign will start on Dec 11 and run until March 14.
- The campaign is an initiative of the government to raise awareness about mental health.
- One in ten people in Nepal experience mental health issues, posing a serious public health challenge.
- Data shows 7,055 people committed suicide due to mental health issues in the fiscal year 2081/82.
