21st March 2025
A training session on the topic of “Mental Health of Children and Adolescents ” was conducted for the elected representatives of six wards of Panauti Municipality, including child welfare officers, and others. The ward chairpersons, secretaries, members, child welfare officers, and local school teachers attended the training from six out of twelve wards of Panauti. The session focused on the mental health issues that children and adolescents may face, identifying the mental health issues in them, and the available treatment services when such issues arise. Participants were also provided information on various exercises to help alleviate stress. The program was graced by the Deputy Mayor of Panauti, Geeta Banjara as the chief guest. The program, organized by CWIN Nepal in coordination with Panauti Municipality and supported by FORUT – solidaritetsaksjon for utvikling, had 50 participants. Experts from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit of Kanti Children’s Hospital led the training for the participants.
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