Festivals in Nepal are full of color, community, and connection. Dashain, Tihar, Holi, and Gaijatra each bring moments of joy that remind us we belong somewhere. Yet for many people, festivals can also stir hidden stress, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion. Mental health doesn’t take a holiday, even when the rest of the country does. […]
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A Nation at Boiling Point September 10 every year is observed as World Suicide Prevention Day. A day before, September 9th 2025, will change the trajectory of Nepal’s history. Sparked by a blanket social media ban, outrage at corruption, and decades of broken promises, young Nepalis poured onto the streets in their thousands.
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Doomscrolling is the endless scrolling of negative news that harms mental health, sleep, and wellbeing. Learn why we do it, its health effects, and simple tips to stop. Consult a psychiatrist in Kathmandu if it’s affecting your life.
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Burnout is a chronic psychological state caused by prolonged exposure to stress and emotional fatigue. Unlike depression, burnout is specifically linked to role-related exhaustion, most commonly from caregiving, academic pressure, or overwork. In Kathmandu’s fast-paced urban culture, where long hours and “hustle” are often glorified, burnout is a growing concern that’s under-diagnosed and under-treated.
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When we hear the word addiction, we usually think of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. But did you know you can be addicted to behaviors too, like endlessly scrolling your phone, compulsive shopping, or binge-watching shows even when it harms your life?
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Understanding the Difference: Stress vs Mental Illness Stress is a natural response to life’s challenges and day-to-day changing environments— like exams, deadlines, money worries, or family problems. But many people wrongly think that feeling stressed means they have a mental illness. According to the American Psychological Association (APA, 2020), stress is a normal reaction
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In today’s digital age, anyone can sound like a mental health expert. From YouTube videos and Instagram reels to blog posts and talk shows, we are surrounded by advice claiming to “heal your trauma,” “fix your anxiety,” or “reprogram your brain in 7 days.” This trend is known as Pop Psychology and while it looks
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Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes persistent, overwhelming, or affects daily functioning, it may indicate an anxiety disorder. As a practicing psychiatrist, I often encounter patients who suffer silently, unsure of what’s happening to them. Here are the most frequently asked questions about anxiety disorders, tried to answer as clearly as possibly.
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Depression is not just sadness. While everyone feels low at times, clinical depression is a serious mental health condition.
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How is a psychiatrist different from a psychologist? A psychiatrist is a medical doctor with an MD degree or equivalent who can diagnose mental illnesses, prescribe medications, and provide various forms of therapy. They are first trained in general medicine and surgery, i.e., MBBS, after which they further train for three years for
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