Mental health-related structural stigma and discrimination in health and social policies in Nepal: A scoping review and synthesis.
Dristy GurungMani NeupaneK BhattaraiB AcharyaN C GautamKamal GautamS KoiralaKedar MarahattaP GurungK B KhadkaBrandon A KohrtGraham ThornicroftPetra C GronholmPublished in: Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences (2023)
Mental health-related structural stigma and discrimination in Nepal can be identified through the use of discriminator language and provisions in the policies. The structural stigma and discrimination may be addressed through revision of the discriminating policies, integrating the mental health agenda into larger national and provincial policies, and streamlining policies to comply with national and international protocols.