Here are a few common myths and misconceptions about mental health. Understanding mental health better will help everyone to take steps to seek care and even prevent them.
Opening up about mental illness can be daunting. It takes real courage to share deeply personal information to someone. The person may also be nervous about how things will go and what you would think of him/her.
About 1 in 3 Nepalis experience at-least one episode of mental illnesses in their lifetime. Nepal has an estimated 6,840 suicides annually, ranking it 7th highest in the world.
It’s important for people living with mental health conditions to know that they are not alone. Sharing a story about your personal experiences with mental health challenges can help in your own recovery as well as provide encouragement and support to others with similar experiences.
Participate in our campaigns, share information, invite friends to learn more about mental health in our website. You can also Volunteer with us and fundraise for our works.
Words are powerful. With each of our effort, we can change public perceptions about mental health. That’s why we’re asking people like you to take our Pledge to End Stigma and Support People with mental illness.