Kathmandu, March 17 -- A few months ago, a 29-year-old man from Kathmandu reached the Department of Psychiatry at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, seeking treatment. Doctors at the hospital noticed a serious mental health problem in the man, who worked at a reputed company.

"His work performance had declined," said Dr Mita Rana, a professor of psychiatry. "He started to talk less and preferred to stay alone. The man was worried about losing his job, as his company had started a layoff."

Unlike many people having mental health problems, this man did not take the help of drugs nor did he resort to alcohol to cope. Those who noticed a change in his behaviour and problems in performance advised him to seek a doctor's help by.

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