Brief about the Seminar: Mental health has been a major problem globally and in Nepal. The critical question is whether mental health has been perceived as a major problem. Through this session, moderators demonstrate the evidences and highlight the current context, challenges and critical pathways of mental illness with special focus on Nepal.
Session Outline:
- Introduction and Objectives of the Session (5 minutes)
- Presentation on Global Health Scenario on Mental Health (25 minutes)
- Presentation on Mental Health Situation in Nepal (25 minutes)
- Group Discussion - Role Play as Policy Makers and Community Leaders (40 minutes)
- Group Presentation (10 minutes)
- Conclusion and Summing Up (15 minutes)
MODERATORS
- Ian Walker (Visiting Research Fellow and Specialty Registrar in Public Health, University of Leeds/HERD)
- Sudeep Uprety (Senior Officer – Research Uptake and Communications, HERD)
DATE, TIME and VENUE
- Date: June 14, 2016
- Time: 3 to 5 pm
- Venue: HERD Training Hall, Thapathali, Kathmandu