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How Body Shaming is Fueling a Mental Health Crisis in Kathmandu’s Schools

How Body Shaming is Fueling a Mental Health Crisis in Kathmandu’s Schools

Nearly 25% of Kathmandu’s youth are struggling with Body Image Dissatisfaction (BID), a growing epidemic driven more by digital "ideals" than medical reality. This report deconstructs the shift from traditional health standards to a high-pressure culture of body shaming, sedentary habits, and rising mental health risks.

4/4/2026Read Story

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