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📅 Date: Sunday, April 6th⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
đź“Ť Location: Litteraturhuset, Wergelandsveien 29, Oslo
The Norway–Nepal Friendship Association and The Norwegian network for global mental health invites you to a thought-provoking event focusing on Suicide Prevention in Nepal. This event will feature expert insights, a panel discussion, and an opportunity for open dialogue with the audience.
🎙️ Panelists:
👤 Mr. Matrika Devkota
A passionate mental health and human rights activist from Nepal, Mr. Devkota brings invaluable firsthand experience to the discussion. As the founder and leader of Koshish Nepal, a pioneering patients’ rights organization, he has made significant strides in advocating for mental health support and human rights in his community. His empathetic approach has helped transform countless lives.
👤 Dr. Suraj Thapa
A distinguished psychiatrist, professor, and Head of Research at the Division of Mental Health & Addiction, University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, Dr. Thapa combines deep clinical expertise with a robust research background. With extensive experience in both Norway and Nepal, he has contributed to several collaborative projects aimed at enhancing mental health capacity in Nepal.
👤 PhD Ragnhild Dybdahl, co-chair of Norwegian Network for Global Mental Health. She is currently seconded from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health to Africa CDC in Addis Ababa. She is also associate professor of global mental health at the Centre for Crisis Psychology, University of Bergen. She has a background as a psychologist and has worked in leadership positions in international development cooperation and
humanitarian assistance for many years. She has experience from Somalia, Bosnia, Guatemala, Niger, Sudan, France and UK.
This event is a unique opportunity to gain insights into mental health challenges in Nepal and explore ways to foster hope and support. Whether you’re a mental health professional, a community advocate, or simply interested in learning more, your presence and input will be valuable.
The Norwegian network for global mental health (www.globalmentalhelse.no) are co-hosts for the event and will participate in the programme.
đź’¬ Engage, Learn, and Make a Difference!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Litteraturhuset, Wergelandsveien 29, 0167 Oslo, Norge,Oslo, Norway
