The Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention Center (MHPSP) has been working to raise mental health awareness among students and teachers. According to MHPSP, 13 to 14 people commit suicide every day in Nepal. With many people lack­ing access to psychiatric care, MHPSP is looking to establish a toll-free suicide helpline by collaborating with the Ministry of Health.

 

As part of an awareness rais­ing program, musicians came together with the MHPSP in a fundraising event held in Tan­galwood on March 3. Among the performers were Mental Radio, a band started with the express intent of raising awareness on mental health. The Elements, Joint Family International, 1974 AD, and a contemporary sing­er-songwriter from Iceland, Högni Egilsson, also performed.

 

Joint Family International had the crowd dancing to reggae beats but when the final band came on stage the audience really came to life. 1974 AD did not disappoint and gave a wonderful performance.

 

For more information about MHPSPC, contact the organiza­tion on 01-4411264.