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Mental health guides for Nepal
Straight answers to the questions people search for most: how to choose a psychiatrist in Kathmandu, what anxiety, OCD, ADHD and insomnia feel like, and where to get help. Written in plain English, and one in Nepali.
How to Choose the Best Psychiatrist in Kathmandu
Searching for the best psychiatrist in Kathmandu or Nepal? Use this checklist: NMC registration, training, approach, language, fees and follow-up.
Read guide Choosing carePsychiatrist Near Me in Kathmandu: Locations, Online Options and What to Expect
Find a psychiatrist near you in Kathmandu: clinic locations at People's Plaza and Kalanki, online consultation across Nepal, what to bring and what to expect.
Read guide Choosing carePsychiatrist, Psychologist, Therapist or Counsellor: Who Should You See in Nepal?
Not sure whether to see a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist or counsellor in Kathmandu? Learn the differences, what each treats and how to choose.
Read guide Choosing careMental Hospital or Psychiatric Clinic in Kathmandu? Choosing the Right Level of Care
Mental hospital or clinic in Kathmandu? Learn when an outpatient psychiatrist is enough, when hospital care is needed and what to do in an emergency.
Read guide AnxietyAnxiety Symptoms in the Body: Tingling Legs, Racing Heart, Dry Mouth and Frequent Urination
Why anxiety causes tingling legs, a pounding heart, dry mouth and frequent urination, how to tell it from other illnesses and when to see a psychiatrist.
Read guide AnxietyAnxiety Treatment in Nepal: Therapy, Medicines and What Actually Helps
Anxiety treatment and medicine in Nepal: CBT, common medicine types, how long they take, sedative risks and when to see an anxiety doctor in Kathmandu.
Read guide ADHDAdult ADHD in Nepal: Signs, Assessment and Treatment
Adult ADHD in Nepal: common signs, how psychiatrists assess it, treatment options and coping strategies. Learn when to see an ADHD specialist in Kathmandu.
Read guide OCDOCD Treatment in Kathmandu: Symptoms, Therapy and Medicine
OCD signs (washing, checking, intrusive thoughts), how OCD is treated with ERP therapy and medicine, and how to find an OCD specialist in Kathmandu.
Read guide Children and teensWhen to See a Child Psychologist or Child Psychiatrist in Kathmandu
Signs your child or teenager may need help, the difference between a child psychologist and psychiatrist, and what a first visit involves in Kathmandu.
Read guide Mental health in NepalMental Health in Nepal: Common Conditions, Stigma and Where to Get Help
A plain guide to mental health in Nepal: common conditions, stigma and "what will people say", where to get help in Kathmandu and online, and helplines.
Read guide मानसिक स्वास्थ्यमानसिक स्वास्थ्य: लक्षण, कारण र उपचार
मानसिक स्वास्थ्य भनेको के हो? डिप्रेसन, चिन्ता, ओसीडी र अनिद्राका लक्षण, कारण, उपचार र काठमाडौँमा मनोचिकित्सकसँग कहिले परामर्श गर्ने भन्ने जानकारी।
पढ्नुहोस् SleepCan't Sleep? Insomnia Treatment and When to See a Sleep Doctor in Kathmandu
Insomnia causes, self-help steps that work, CBT for insomnia, the risks of sleeping pills and when to see a psychiatrist or sleep specialist in Kathmandu.
Read guideThis guide is general information and does not replace advice from a doctor. If you are worried about your health or someone's safety, seek medical help.