DimagiKura

Talk. Listen. Support.

DimagiKura is a youth-led mental health initiative working to make mental health education and support more accessible across Nepal, particularly in underserved and rural communities. Through evidence-based awareness, stigma reduction, and community partnerships, we aim to bridge the gap between people and reliable mental health resources.

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Updated October 2026

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2026

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Through DimagiKura, we hope to see mental health become a natural and essential part of education in Nepal. We envision schools not only as places of academic learning but also as environments where students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to understand their mental wellbeing, recognize when they or others may need support, and seek help without fear of stigma. By providing accessible mental health education, encouraging open conversations, and collaborating with schools and communities, we aim to help create an education system that values emotional wellbeing alongside academic success. Ultimately, we hope every student, regardless of where they live has access to reliable mental health knowledge and the confidence to prioritize their wellbeing.

About the innovation

Why did you create this innovation?

Panshul Pokharel founded DimagiKura in 2024 and currently serves as its president. Mental health remains one of the most overlooked aspects of healthcare in Nepal, where stigma, misconceptions, and limited access to reliable information prevent many people, particularly adolescents and those in rural and underserved communities, from seeking support. Having recognized the need for safe spaces where young people could openly discuss mental health, Panshul created DimagiKura as a youth-led initiative to make mental health conversations more accessible. Through digital awareness campaigns, online sessions, and school-based initiatives, DimagiKura aims to challenge stigma, promote understanding, and help young people feel heard, understood, and encouraged to seek support when needed.

What does your innovation look like in practice?

DimagiKura is currently in its initial phase, with a primary focus on building awareness, educating communities, and creating a safe space for conversations around mental health through evidence based digital content. As the initiative grows, we aim to expand our impact beyond social media by organizing school and community awareness programs, interactive workshops, and campaigns that encourage open dialogue about mental health.

We also hope to promote creative expression through activities such as art, storytelling, writing, and other forms of self-expression that empower individuals to share their experiences in meaningful ways. In the long term, DimagiKura aims to collaborate with mental health professionals, schools, local organizations, and community leaders to improve access to reliable mental health information and resources, particularly in underserved and rural communities across Nepal.

How has it been spreading?

DimagiKura has been spreading through social media, especially Instagram, by sharing mental health awareness content that resonates with teenagers and adolescents. We also reach young people through online sessions, school-based initiatives, and collaborations, making mental health conversations more accessible to youth.

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