Urgent actions needed to address rising mental health issue
May 4th, 2023
Mental health is a rapidly-growing public health issue in Bhutan, and it is essential that we address this problem head-on.
According to Dr Damber Kumar Nirola, a leading psychiatrist in the country, workplace stress is becoming more and more common, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic. This is causing serious mental health problems for many people, including those who continue to work in an organisation after others have left for studies.
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