KOSHISH is an organization of persons with psychosocial disabilities established to promote the rights of persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities in Nepal.
After receiving psychosocial support from KOSHISH, Sharmila began working there as a Community Psychosocial Worker (CPSW) to assist others who are going through similar issues with their mental health.
Thuli Maya’s story demonstrates how a safe environment, nurturing care, and compassionate support can help someone overcome mental health problems.
After three months in the emergency care center, Phulmaya was reintegrated with her family after significant improvement in her mental health was observed.
In 2021, KOSHISH conducted a study on the prevailing […]
KOSHISH addressed the World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 with […]
To reduce suicide risk factors through cross-sectoral cooperation at […]
In collaboration with Satyawati School, Tanahun, KOSHISH organized a […]
“National Inclusion Commission is aware of the discrimination in the legal framework for persons with psychosocial disability and I commit to including the activity of carrying out research on psychosocial disability in our strategy”
“We need to focus on implementing the plans and programs that have been developed. We are also concerned about the growing number of suicide in the community and commit to have a discussion in our committee regarding this and provide necessary directives to concerned stakeholders”
“Even a Resolution Proposal can be tabled to repeal the legal barriers faced by persons with disability. As a member of the national assembly, I will fully raise this issue in the house and express my full commitment to amend the discriminatory legal provisions.”
About 3 to 5 million people in Nepal experiencing some sort of mental health problem. Your support is needed to help people dealing with mental health issues. KOSHISH provides mental health and psychosocial support services, sensitizes and educates stakeholders to make sure for no more barriers for persons with mental health and psychosocial disability.
A pioneer non-profit mental health self-help organization working for the voice of the voiceless people living with a mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities in Nepal.
“Nothing about us without us”
