गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ ‘Quake survivors may face psycho-social problems’ Nepal ‘Quake survivors may face psycho-social problems’ KathmanduPati November 09, 2023 File Photo SURKHET – Recommendations have been made to pay attention to the potential psycho-social problems among the earthquake survivors in the quake-hit areas. A sychiatric doctor underlined the need of stepping up psycho-social counseling, especially to the women and children who are in the state of fear due to earthquake. Citizens have been mentally and psychologically traumatized in earthquake-hit areas, Psychiatric Doctor of Karnali Province Hospital Purna Rawal suggested the government run complete package of psycho-social programme in the quake-hit areas. “Aftershocks are frequent in the areas. Citizens are in precarious condition. Psycho-social problems can be seen among the people in such situation. All three tiers of governments should pay attention on psycho-social counseling along with relief and rehabilitation”, he added. Meanwhile, the Karnali province government shared it has deputed a team of psychosocial counselors to the field for counseling services. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepali lawmakers seek probe into Tarai unrest Nepal plans higher LPG imports, tightens distribution Delhi chief minister to visit Nepal’s Pashupatinath temple Nepal stocks slide 21 points as trading eases Nepal eye camp restores sight across Bangladesh Nepal urged to reform MSME insurance, lending policies Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 ‘Promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation along with modern medicine positive’8 TRENDING This time’s Teej, social distancing please! Namrata is Miss Nepal 2020 Time Tested Friendship-Suresh Sharma Agriculture: Nepal’s bridge to overcome economic crisis Why US Indo-Pacific strategy will fail Role of Vitamin D in pregnancy to combat COVID-19 Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation DIG Bishwaraj Pokharel recommended for Nepal Police AIG promotion
