Launched Zero-Suicide Advocacy for youth aged 18-24, along with community-based suicide
prevention workshops, research assistant training, and collaborative strategies to strengthen
mental health support in Nepal.
Description: GTA Foundation is driving impactful change in youth mental health, suicide
prevention, and immunization coverage through innovative programs, advocacy, research, and
capacity building. As part of its Zero-Suicide Advocacy program, GTA empowers youth aged
18-24 with awareness, intervention tools, and support systems to address suicide prevention. In
October 2024, GTA organized the "Implementation Strategies for Suicide Prevention among
Youth in Nepal" workshop, convening key stakeholders to develop collaborative, context-
specific prevention strategies. Earlier, in August 2024, GTA trained research assistants on
suicide prevention, equipping them with essential skills in mental health awareness, data
collection, and effective intervention techniques.
The Implementation Strategies for Suicide Prevention among Youth in Nepal project, funded by
the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH R21), is jointly led by the Epidemiology and
Disease Control Division (EDCD) Nepal, GTA Foundation, and Henry Ford Health. This project
aims to assess the feasibility of evidence-based suicide prevention practices in Nepal, identifying
key barriers and facilitators, and develop and evaluate tailored implementation strategies for at-
risk youth. The team has completed initial surveys and interviews and is currently analyzing the
data.
Through these integrated health initiatives, GTA Foundation continues to strengthen Nepal’s
primary healthcare system, foster sustainable public health improvements, and promote the well-
being of vulnerable communities.