Nepal’s Gen Z protests, collective consciousness, and the invisible Mental Health Crisis

  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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Understanding Burnout: Beyond Workplace Stress

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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Stress is a normal part of life, not a disease. Mental illness is a serious condition that needs attention from a qualified psychiatrist. Understanding the difference helps you take the right steps for your mental health. If you’re unsure, reach out to a professional for advice and support at a trusted psychiatric clinic.

Let’s Not Confuse Stress with Mental Illness

  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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12 essential FAQs about Anxiety

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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FAQs in Psychiatry: 1

  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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