Kathmandu, May 27 -- In Nepal, mental health is a topic between silence and slow acceptance. At the same time, we have seen growth in public awareness in recent years. Many individuals, especially those in middle age, struggle to reconcile cultural expectations with emotional well-being.

Psychologist and mental health advocate Rama Karki shares insight on how Nepal's social culture plays a role in mental health understanding, stigma, and care-seeking behaviour.

How is mental health perceived in Nepali culture?

In my experience, Nepali society is divided into two main groups as it pertains to mental health. One group that doesn't recognise it at all sees it as a foreign issue, showing low awareness.

The other is a growing group of peop...