Kathmandu, June 26: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has conducted psychosocial health camp in settlements, taking into consideration that the mental problem is looming large as a silent epidemic of late.
Coordinator at the KMC’s Health and Education Committee, Chinkaji Maharjan shared that the KMC Department of Health in collaboration with Happy Mind conducted psychosocial health camps in several places in Kathmandu.
As part of this, the team reached out to individuals belonging to different age groups and professions in localities within the metropolis. The camps were conducted in nine localities of Kathmandu, including Swoyambhu, Bhagawan Pau, Kamalpokhari, Panchamukhi Hanuman Mandir, Kharibot, Bouddha Stupa Premises, and Itumbahal on June 13-22.
On the occasion, individuals from 10 years to maximum 84 years were provided psychosocial counselling. Based on gender-based participation, 55 sexual and gender minorities, 555 women, and 405 men attended the camps.
Maharjan shared that data from the psychosocial camp showed that mental health in the city is no longer just a personal issue but is developing into a serious ‘public health crisis.’
He added, “Mental health problems should not be seen as something to hide inside the mind or at home. Just like physical illnesses are treated, mental illnesses should also be addressed.”
