KATHMANDU, Oct 11: National College, affiliated with Kathmandu University, has launched a Master of Psychology (MPsych) program at its Dhumbarahi campus to develop qualified mental health professionals.
The program combines academic instruction with practical learning and collaboration with organizations working in the mental health and social sectors, including TPO Nepal, CMC Nepal and Lagankhel Mental Hospital.
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Speakers at Thursday’s launch highlighted the need for culturally responsive counselling, interdisciplinary collaboration between psychologists and psychiatrists, and stronger mental health services in Nepal.
