Dhirendra Paudel
Dr. Dhirendra Paudel is a Freelance Consultant, Psychiatrist, Trainer, and Researcher based in Nepal. He received a bachelor’s degree in medicine from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and a master’s degree in medicine with a specialization in psychiatry and mental health from Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China. Dr. Paudel is certified by Nepal Medical Council and is licensed to practice psychiatry in Nepal. He provides consultancy services on the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP), Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and academic writing, and offers training on mhGAP and SEL for mental health professionals, educators, and others working in the field. Dr. Paudel has accumulated extensive experience in government, non-government, and private sectors, as well as international organizations, and has worked with diverse populations from different nations. Dr. Paudel takes a holistic approach to mental health treatment, which involves considering cultural factors, alternative therapies, and the complex interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors. Dr. Paudel's expertise in ethnopsychology is also a valuable asset, as it allows him to understand the influence of culture on mental health and to consider alternative treatment approaches. Ethnopsychology is the study of how cultural and social factors influence mental processes and behaviors. His research interests include psychotherapeutic interventions, psychopharmacology, and sleep medicine, and his work is published in peer-reviewed journals in the field of mental health. Dr. Paudel also participates in the peer review process as a reviewer for several mental health journals. As a consultant and trainer, Dr. Paudel is passionate about improving mental health outcomes for individuals and communities. He is particularly skilled in implementing the mhGAP and SEL programs, which are evidence-based approaches to mental health intervention and prevention.