‘R U OK?’: Ways to reduce stress and available mental health services in Australia

SBS Nepali spoke to Melbourne-based psychiatrist Anupam Pokharel about ways to manage stress and the types of services available in Australia this R U OK day, as many members of the Nepali community continue to speak about their difficulty in dealing with recent developments in their homeland and the impact it is having on them. R U OK day is celebrated every year in Australia on the second Thursday of September as a national day of action dedicated to encouraging people to connect and have meaningful conversations with friends, family, and colleagues who may be struggling with life’s challenges

Nepali community members have expressed their concern about family and friends after dozens of people lost their lives in Gen Z protests in Nepal. Vigils have been held across Australia to commemorate lives that have been lost. Credit: Abhas Parajuli

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Lifeline: 13 11 14

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