Online Counselling for Mental Health Problem from HappyMinds.Health in Nepal:
The second wave of coronavirus infections has left many worried. On the one hand, there is a shortage of medicine and hospital beds, while on the other hand, the growing number of infected people daily has added to the worries. In order to reduce this problem in society, some psychiatrists have started giving counseling through 'HappyMinds.Health' online.
Shreya Giri, managing director of HappyMinds.Health, said: "Mental problems are getting worse around the world after the Corona outbreak. Nepal also has this problem. We have started providing services by forming a group of psychiatrists with the objective of solving this problem. ” She informed that a team of experts has been giving advice by maintaining confidentiality.
She explained that while studying for a master's degree in London last year, she had a mental health problem after the outbreak of the Covid-19 outbreak and came up with the idea of ​​counseling so that other people would not have to go through such a situation.
It is said that through this online mental health awareness, mental hygiene and first aid related to mental health will be provided.
Experienced Nepali psychologists working in Nepal, the USA, and Australia are affiliated with Happy Minds Health under the leadership of psychiatrist Dr. Suraj Shakya.
Dr. Shakya said that mental health problems have also increased in people during the Covid-19 epidemic. Therefore, the employer urged its employees and educational institutions to pay attention to the mental health of their students.
The incidence of depression and suicide is also increasing due to not addressing mental problems in time. He urged his family members and friends to contact the health facility immediately and seek advice from experts.
Director of Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS) and psychiatrist Dr. Ravi Shakya said that mental illness has increased due to corona infection. He said, “It is natural to have mental problems after stress and anxiety. The problem is exacerbated during coronary heart disease in those who already have a mental illness. ”
Strengthening one's mental state and adopting safe methods will reduce the risk of contracting the disease, he said, adding, "Anxiety reduces the ability to fight the disease, so don't worry, don't take unnecessary stress on new things."
"Everyone should understand that corona infection is not caused by touching any object, it can be transmitted by touching an infected person, but now an object that is behaving as if it has been infected is wrong. Hands should be washed, it is better to pay attention to hygiene. One should be alert and vigilant, following rumors and illusions causes mental pain, ”said Dr. Shakya.
"Talking to friends, having fun with family, yoga, meditation, dance, music, art, writing, reading, etc. helps to get rid of corona phobia," he said.
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