Mental Health of Nepalese Migrant Workers: A Call for Action in South Korea

TL;DR

Nepalese migrant workers in South Korea are facing severe mental health challenges, worsened by the pandemic, and global cooperation is needed to address this issue.

Contribution

The paper highlights the worsening mental health of Nepalese migrant workers in South Korea and advocates for global health diplomacy as a solution.

Findings

Mental health problems among Nepalese migrant workers in South Korea have worsened due to the pandemic.

Global health diplomacy is proposed as a key strategy to address mental health challenges among migrant workers.

Current mental health conditions among Nepalese workers are a growing concern for both individuals and society.

Abstract

Mental health problems among migrants is a serious issue around the globe. Nepalese migrant workers in South Korea are facing serious mental health problem that affects not only the people involved but also the society at large. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the already dire mental health situation of Nepali workers. Global health diplomacy can be a key factor in addressing mental health by engaging actors from various domains to evaluate mental health in global health priorities. This article reviews the current state of mental health and discusses the recent development in mental health among Nepalese migrant workers in South Korea.