'Not enough': Exploring mental health awareness for new mothers in Nepali society

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week has been celebrated from 29 April to 5 May this year. Nepali community members say that the mental health of new mothers remains insufficiently prioritised. Some new mothers and a Nepali-speaking psychologist share their experiences and observations with SBS Nepali.

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