https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1898 2026-04-13T10:25:32Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1952 Title: Mental Health First Aid Programme in Nepal Authors: Jha, A; Kitchener, B A; Pradhan, P K; Shyangwa, P; Nakarmi, B Abstract: Abstract Mental Health First Aid is a relatively new concept conceived in Australia about 10 years ago and by 2010 it has spread to 15 other countries including Nepal. It is designed to deal with mental health emergencies as well as to help people with developing mental health problems to get to appropriate help before a crisis occurs. This programme was launched in Kathmandu by SAF-Nepal in November 2010 when the Australian experts ran a workshop for over 22 delegates from various mental health organisations. The MHFA Nepal course is being evaluated and adapted to suit Nepalese context. New conditions including hysteria and epilepsy have been added in the Nepalese version. The programme is expected to raise mental health awareness and reduce stigmatising attitudes amongst the selected members of the general public and health professionals. Keywords: early intervention; mental health education; mental health first aid. Description: Viewpoint 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1951 Title: The Declaration of Helsinki in relation to Medical Research: Historical and Current Perspectives Authors: Shrestha, B M Abstract: Abstract Medical research aims at improving diagnostic, therapeutic and prophylactic measures and understanding of the aetiology and pathogenesis of diseases in humans, and their application to improve the quality of life and survival. The subjects involved are exposed to hazards inherent to the experiments. In order to protect the human subjects and to maintain high ethical standards, the World Medical Association had adopted the “Declaration of Helsinki†in 1964. The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive review on the historical and current perspectives on the Declaration of Helsinki in relation to medical research on human subjects. Keywords: ethical issues; Helsinki declaration; human experimentation; therapy; world medical association. Description: Viewpoint 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1950 Title: Behçet’s Disease: An Account of Three Cases Authors: Paudyal, B; Gyawalee, M; Manandhar, A; Sigdel, K Abstract: Abstract Behçet’s disease is a chronic relapsing inflammatory condition affecting multiple organ-systems of the body. Patient’s with this disease present to different specialists with wide spectrum of clinical features of varying severity. Worldwide, this disease is clustered around certain parts of Asia, previously known as ‘Silk route’. Here we present three cases of Behçet’s disease who presented to our clinic with ocular, dermatological, and articular manifestations. Keywords: arthritis; Behçet’s disease; genital ulcers; ocular inflammation; oral ulcers Description: Case Study 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1949 Title: Scientific Publications in Nepal Authors: Magar, A Abstract: Abstract Scientific publications have become a mainstay of communication among readers, academicians, researchers and scientists worldwide. Although, its existence dates back to 17th century in the West, Nepal is still struggling to take few steps towards improving its local science for last 50 years. Since the start of the first medical journal in 1963, the challenges remains as it were decades back regarding role of authors, peer reviewers, editors and even publishers in Nepal. Although, there has been some development in terms of the number of articles being published and appearances of the journals, yet there is a long way to go. This article analyzes the past and present scenario, and future perspective for scientific publications in Nepal. Keywords: ethics; journal; Nepal; publication; research; science. Description: Medical Education 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z