Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Pawan Sharma

04/11/2025

Burnout is a chronic psychological state caused by prolonged exposure to stress and emotional fatigue. Unlike depression, burnout is specifically linked to role-related exhaustion, most commonly from caregiving, academic pressure, or overwork. In Kathmandu’s fast-paced urban culture, where long ho...

30/10/2025

काठमाडौं-  'एकबारको जुनी हो, कहिले क्यान्सर हुनी हो... मेरो अरु को नै छर डक्टर…'

17/10/2025

05/10/2025

In Nepal festivals like Dashain, Tihar, Teej, Shivaratri etc. bring color, connection, and celebration — but also hidden mental health risks. Let’s celebrate mindfully this festive season — with balance, empathy, and care for our mental health.

Festivals in Nepal are full of color, community, and connection. Dashain, Tihar, Holi, and Gaijatra each bring moments of joy that remind us we belong somewhere. Yet for many people, festivals can also stir hidden stress, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion. Mental health doesn’t take a holiday, ...

10/09/2025

Nepal’s Gen Z shook the streets in 2025—but the battles inside their minds are just beginning. Collective trauma, anxiety, depression, and burnout are real. A political revolution is happening, but we also need a mental health revolution.

A Nation at Boiling Point September 10 every year is observed as World Su***de Prevention Day. A day before, September 9th 2025, will change the trajectory of Nepal’s history. Sparked by a blanket social media ban, outrage at corruption, and decades of broken promises, young Nepalis poured onto th...

03/09/2025

Doomscrolling fuels anxiety, stress, and poor sleep. Setting boundaries with social media is a step toward better mental health.

Doomscrolling is the endless scrolling of negative news that harms mental health, sleep, and wellbeing. Learn why we do it, its health effects, and simple tips to stop. Consult a psychiatrist in Kathmandu if it’s affecting your life.

30/08/2025

Podcast Beyond the WhiteCoat
In this podcast we discuss different personal amd and professonal aspects of psychiatry and mental health

Welcome to Beyond the WhiteCoat Podcast with Prof. Dr. Uttam Kumar Sharma! In this episode, we are joined by Assistant Prof. Dr. Pawan Sharma, one of Nepal’s...

05/08/2025

04/08/2025

Burnout is a message, not a weakness. It tells you: “You have given more than you had.”

Burnout is a chronic psychological state caused by prolonged exposure to stress and emotional fatigue. Unlike depression, burnout is specifically linked to role-related exhaustion, most commonly from caregiving, academic pressure, or overwork. In Kathmandu’s fast-paced urban culture, where long ho...

04/07/2025

🚨 Stress ≠ Mental Illness! 🚨

Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? That’s stress — a normal reaction to pressure, not a mental illness. Confusing the two only adds stigma and confusion.

🧠 Want to understand the real difference?
💡 Learn how to recognize stress and when to seek help for mental health issues.

Read my latest blog for clear, no-nonsense facts 👉

Understanding the Difference: Stress vs Mental Illness Stress is a natural response to life’s challenges and day-to-day changing environments— like exams, deadlines, money worries, or family problems. But many people wrongly think that feeling stressed means they have a mental illness. According...

20/06/2025

Trust Science, Not Trends

In today’s digital age, anyone can sound like a mental health expert. From YouTube videos and Instagram reels to blog posts and talk shows, we are surrounded by advice claiming to “heal your trauma,” “fix your anxiety,” or “reprogram your brain in 7 days.” This trend is known as Pop Ps...

15/06/2025

बारम्बारको दुखाइ? Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) को बारेमा जानौ

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