- Name of Head of Department :
Prof. Dr. Saroj Prasad Ojha
- Department introduction/description :
Psychiatric service in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital started functioning from the year 1986. Since then, the department has been providing various services to patients and as well as conducting many academic activities. Being a pioneer in starting post-graduation program in field of Mental Health, the department has moved along various changes and achieved accomplishments since its inception.
- Department vision, mission and goals :
Goals
The three-year MD (psychiatry) and 2 year M.phil clinical psychology program will prepare a resident to acquire the knowledge, skill and attitude required of him/her and acquire the competencies to manage mental health problems independently.
Objectives
To be able to:
- manage independently mental health problems
- diagnose mental health problem through the collection of information from patients, relatives, physical examination, mental state examination and available diagnostic procedures and facilities.
- demonstrate an adequate knowledge, skills and attitude for the development of mental health services in Nepal
- arrange and. or conduct appropriate mental health training for hospital staff and community health personnel of all levels in matters concerning mental health.
- demonstrate knowledge of and act consistent, within the health care objectives of national level.
- maintain personal and professional standards of international level consistent with his/her role as a leader of mental health team
- Department faculty members
| S.N. | Full Name | Designation | Full Academic Qualifications |
| 1 | Prof. Dr. Saroj Prasad Ojha | Head of Department | MD Psychiatry |
| 2 | Dr. Mita Rana | Professor, Clinical psychology | PhD, M.phil Clinical psychology |
| 3 | Dr. Manisha Chapagai | Associate Professor | MD Psychiatry |
| 4 | Dr. Pratikchya Tulachan | Associate Professor | MD Psychiatry |
| 56 | Dr. Suraj Shakya | Lecturer, Clinical psychology | PhD, M.phil Clinical psychology |
| 7 | Dr. Saraswati Dhungana | Lecturer | PhD, MD Psychiatry |
| 8 | Dr. Sagun Ballav Pant | Lecturer | PhD, MD Psychiatry |
| 9 | Mr. Pramesh Man Pradhan | Lecturer, Clinical psychology | M.phil Clinical psychology |
| 10 | Dr. Pratik Yonjan Lama | Lecturer | MD Psychiatry |
| 11 | Dr. Durga Khadka | Lecturer | MD Psychiatry |
- Academic programs and students educated/trained each year / total
| Level | S.N. | Program name | Tick / Yes / No |
| Bachelor | 1 | MBBS | Yes |
| 2 | BPh | Yes | |
| Masters | 3 | MD Psychiatry | 4 each year |
| 4 | MPhil Clinical Psychology | 3 each year | |
| ………… |
List of hospital clinical services provided and Number of patients served/treated
- General OPD services all the days in the morning shift, 9AM to 1pm
- Specialized OPD services in the afternoon shift, 2PM to 4 PM: Sunday/ Thursday- Deaddiction clinic; Monday –Child and Adolescent Guidance Clinic; Tuesday- Headache Clinic; Wednesday- Geriatric Clinic
- Psychological out- patient clinic running simultaneously with general OPD services
- Electroencephalography services
- Opioid substitution therapy clinic
- Inpatient care : 12 bedded general psychiatry ward, 10 bedded drug detoxification unit and 12 beds in eye ward
- Research activities of the faculties/department
- Dhungana, S., Rijal, R., Regmi, B., Bajracharya, J. S., Sharma, S., Singh, S., … & Chapagai, M. (2023). Protocol for the systematic review and meta-analysis of factors associated with non-adherence to antidepressants in depressive disorders in those more than 18 years of age. Plos one, 18(2), e0281366.
- Dhungana, S. (2024). Addressing maternal mental health: A crucial imperative for Nepal’s wellbeing. Journal of Psychiatrists’ Association of Nepal, 13(1), 1-2.
- Lemon, C. A., Svob, C., Bonomo, Y., Dhungana, S., Supanya, S., Sittanomai, N., … & Sartorius, N. (2024). Priorities for research promoting mental health in the south and east of Asia. The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia, 23.
- Pant, S. B., Thapa, S. B., Howard, J., Ojha, S. P., & Lien, L. (2023). Psychological distress and quality of life among Opioid Agonist Treatment service users with a history of injecting and non-injecting drug use: A cross-sectional study in Kathmandu, Nepal. Plos one, 18(2), e0281437.
- Pant, S. B., Gurung, B., & Howard, J. (2023). Recovery and rehabilitation from alcohol, substance use and related disorders in Nepal: call for paradigm shift. Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health, 10(2), 131-134.
- Pant, S. B., Thapa, S. B., Howard, J., Ojha, S. P., & Lien, L. (2023). Internalized Stigma and its Correlates Among Opioid Agonist Treatment Service Users in Nepal. Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health, 1-11.
- Bhattarai, D., Upadhyaya, S., Ojha, S. P., & Poudel, C. M. (2024). Assessment Of Depression, Anxiety, and Quality Of Life in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease.
- Adhikari, S., Ma, J., Shakya, S., Brøndbo, P. H., Handegård, B. H., & Javo, A. C. (2024). Cross-informant ratings on emotional and behavioral problems in Nepali adolescents: A comparison of adolescents’ self-reports with parents’ and teachers’ reports. Plos one, 19(5), e0303673.
- Guragain, M., Gupta, S. P., Bhochhibhoya, A., Poudel, S. S., Dahal, S., & Shakya, S. (2024). Dental Anxiety Among the Individuals Referred for Implant as an Option for Replacement of Missing Teeth.
- Number of publications by faculties/department
| Original articles | Review articles | Case reports | Newspaper | Online news | Total |
| 10 | 10 | ||||
Training/Workshops/Conferences conducted by department
- The department was actively involved in scientific committe of 14th SAARC psychiatric conference 2023 themed “Exploring networking opportunities for mental health among SAARC countries”. The comference was conducted at The Soaltee, Kathmandu, Nepal from November 7-8, 2023
- From 15th to 19th July, 2024 Global Mental Health Short Course III themed “Global Mental Health Assessment and Measurement: Best Practices and New Directions was conducted in collaboration with TPO nepal and Duke University. The program was conducted at National center for health professionals, MoHeGo building, IOM, TU, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu.
Achievements/Grants/Awards received by faculties/department
Sankhar Man Buddha Laxmi Gold Medal awarded for Best Research Paper to Dr. Sagun Ballav Pant.
