On World Mental Health Day 2026, communities in Nijgadh, Doti, Bajhang and Kapilvastu raised awareness of the importance of mental health through discussions, rallies and speech competitions, encouraging open conversations about mental well-being and the importance of support from families, teachers and communities.

This year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change” calls for listening to people’s experiences and that every voice matters in building better mental health support.