20th March 2026, Sindhuli.
A five-day Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) training was successfully conducted from March 16 to 20 in Kamalamai Municipality, Sindhhuli. The training focused on strengthening the capacity of school nurses to better understand and respond to the socio-emotional and mental health needs of children in school settings.The participants gained in-depth knowledge on child and adolescent mental health (CAMH), including identifying socio-emotional challenges faced by students and understanding their underlying causes. The training emphasized practical skills for early identification and basic management of psychosocial problems, enabling school nurses to provide timely and sensitive support to children.

In addition, participants were also oriented on appropriate referral pathways, ensuring that children requiring specialized care can be connected to relevant services. By equipping school nurses with essential knowledge and skills, the program contributes to creating safer, more inclusive, and mentally healthy educational spaces.

The training brought together 18 school nurses from Sunkoshi Rural Municipality, Marin Rural Municipality, and Kamalamai Municipality.