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Experienced Freelance Consultant, Psychiatrist, Researcher, and Trainer specializing in mental health and well-being.

Profile Summary

Mental Health Expertise: Licensed Psychiatrist from Nepal with extensive clinical experience. Utilizes a holistic approach to mental health treatment, considering cultural factors, alternative therapies, and the biopsychosocial model. Possesses a deep understanding of ethnopsychology and complementary and alternative medicine. Academic Background: Holds a Bachelor's degree in medicine from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Holds a Master's degree in medicine with a specialization in psychiatry and mental health from Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China. Recognized for academic achievements with the equivalence of MD in the relevant subject (Psychiatry) from Tribhuvan University for Master of Medicine in Psychiatry and Mental Health from Southern Medical University. Research and Publications: Actively involved in research, publications, and the peer review process. Research interests include psychotherapeutic interventions, psychopharmacology, and sleep medicine. Committed to contributing to the advancement of mental health care through research contributions. Consulting Services: Specializes in the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). Provides consultancy services to organizations and individuals seeking to enhance mental health services. Offers valuable insights and strategic recommendations to improve mental health care. Training Programs: Experienced trainer conducting programs on mhGAP and SEL. Target audience includes facilitators, educators, medical professionals, and paramedical staff. Equips participants with essential skills and knowledge to promote well-being and improve mental health services. UX Design and Front-End Development: Utilizes spare time as a skilled UX Designer and front-end developer. Enhances user experience and accessibility in the mental health domain. Contributes to the development of user-friendly interfaces and digital tools. Commitment to Positive Impact: Strives to make a positive impact in the field of mental health. Dedicated to improving the quality of mental health care in Nepal and beyond. Committed to enhancing well-being and making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Dr. Dhirendra Paudel is an experienced Freelance Consultant, Psychiatrist, Researcher, and Trainer with a passion for advancing mental health and well-being. With a comprehensive understanding of mental health care and a commitment to holistic approaches, Dr. Paudel offers valuable insights, training programs, and consultancy services to improve mental health services. Through research and academic contributions, Dr. Paudel aims to enhance the field of mental health and make a positive impact on individuals' lives. Additionally, his expertise in UX design and front-end development allows him to create user-friendly digital solutions for the mental health domain.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Psychiatry
• ★ Psychopharmacology
• ★ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Neuroscience
• ☆ Neuropsychology
• ☆ Neuropharmacology
• ☆ Human Behavior & Psychology
• ☆ Clinical Psychology
• ☆ Abnormal Psychology
• ☆ Sleep Medicine
• ☆ E-Health & Telemedicine
• ☆ Healthcare Administration & Management
• ☆ Hospital & Medical Facility Management
• ☆ Counseling & Mental Health Support
• ☆ Behavior Therapy
• ☆ Medical Sciences
• ☆ Research

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Technical Writing, Copywriting, Newswriting

Research Market Research, User Research, Meta-Research, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Insights

Work Experience

Psychiatrist

Mental Health and Yoga Pvt Ltd

December 2021 - Present

Freelance Consultant

Freelancer

September 2021 - Present

Psychiatrist

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal

June 2022 - May 2023

Psychiatrist

Dhaulagiri Hospital

September 2019 - September 2021

Doctor/Advisor

Self-employed Private Practitioner/Junior Student Healthcare Foundation

May 2013 - August 2015

Medical Officer

Ilam District Hospital

April 2011 - April 2013

Medical Intern

Universal College of Medical Sciences

March 2010 - March 2011

Education

Master of Medicine in Psychiatry and Mental Health (Psychiatry)

Southern Medical University

September 2015 - June 2019

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Universal College of Medical Sciences

November 2004 - April 2011

Certifications

• Certified Publons Academy Peer Reviewer

  Publons Academy

  May 2021 - Present

• Training of Trainers (ToT) on Mental Health

  National Health Training Center

  December 2020 - Present

• Speciality in Psychiatry

  Nepal Medical Council

  January 2020 - Present

• Medical Practitioner

  Nepal Medical Council

  April 2013 - Present

Publications

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Dhirendra Paudel (2023). Implementers’ Perspectives of Social and Emotional Learning Project: A Real Word Setting Feasibility Study in Nepal .

Dhirendra Paudel, Nutan Bastola (2023). Rising Suicide Rates: Navigating the Complexity of Mental Health for Global Impact .

Dhirendra Paudel, Nutan Bastola (2023). Considering Resources in Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP) Implementation and Training: Insights from Field Trainers in Nepal .

Dhirendra Paudel (2023). Integrating the Eight Limbs of Yoga into Psychotherapeutic Practice: A Typology Conceptual Framework .

Dhirendra Paudel(2021). An ethnopsychological ABC framework of psychiatric morbidity to facilitate psychotherapeutic interventions in Nepal . Center for Open Science

Dhirendra Paudel (2020). ABC framework of fear of COVID-19 for psychotherapeutic intervention in Nepal: a review .

OTHER

Dhirendra Paudel, Qianqian Xin (2022). Trends in cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia: A bibliometric analysis . Open Science Framework.

Dhirendra Paudel, Mani Neupane, Govinda Prasad Dhungana, Bimala Sharma(2021). Prelacteal Feeding and Associated Factors among Mothers of Infants Aged 6 to 12 Months in Chitwan District, Nepal: A Community Based Cross-sectional Study . Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

JOURNAL ARTICLE

(2022). Thematic trends and knowledge structure on cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia: A bibliometric and visualization analysis . Frontiers in Psychiatry.

Dhirendra Paudel, Qianqian Xin, Liping Li, Bin Zhang, Honglei Yin(2021). Relationship between suicide rate and antidepressant prescription: An ecological study in the People's Republic of China . Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental. Wiley

Dhirendra Paudel (2021). An ethnopsychological ABC framework of psychiatric morbidity to facilitate psychotherapeutic interventions in Nepal .

Dhirendra Paudel, Wanling Zhang, Rui Shi, Jie Liang, Jingwen Liu, Xiansheng Zeng, Yunfei Zhou, Bin Zhang (2020). <p>Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) for Anxiety Due to Fear of COVID-19 Infection: A Case Series</p> . Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment.

张菀凌,Paudel Dhirendra,康尹之,杨璐璐,欧浪,邵若洋,张斌.综合医院有自杀倾向的住院患者发生自杀行为的影响因素分析[J].神经疾病与精神卫生,2020,20(1):16-20 .

Dhirendra Paudel (2020). ABC framework of fear of COVID-19 for psychotherapeutic intervention in Nepal: a review .

Bin, Z., Lili, Z., Shiya, C., Xian, L., Paudel, D., Qiuyan, L., . . . ZhaoYuhan. (2019). The effect of e‑aid cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in treating chronic insomnia disorder: a open‑label randomized controlled trial Chinese Journal of Psychiatry, 52(6), 373-378. doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1006‑7884.2019.06.003 .

Yang, Yuan and Luo, Xian and Paudel, Dhirendra and Zhang, Jihui and Li, Shirley Xin and Zhang, Bin(2019). Effects of e-aid cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (eCBTI) to prevent the transition from episodic insomnia to persistent insomnia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial . BMJ Open. 9. (11). British Medical Journal Publishing Group

Yanli Hao and Yuanyuan Hu and Haili Wang and Dhirendra Paudel and Yan Xu and Bin Zhang(2019). The Effect Of Fluvoxamine On Sleep Architecture Of Depressed Patients With Insomnia: An 8-Week, Open-Label, Baseline-Controlled Study . Nature and Science of Sleep. Volume 11. p. 291--300. Informa {UK} Limited

Dhirendra Paudel, Yanli Hao, Yuanyuan Hu, Haili Wang, Yan Xu, Bin Zhang(2019). <p>The Effect Of Fluvoxamine On Sleep Architecture Of Depressed Patients With Insomnia: An 8-Week, Open-Label, Baseline-Controlled Study</p> . Nature and Science of Sleep. Volume 11. p. 291--300. Informa {UK} Limited

(2019). A false alarm of narcolepsy: obstructive sleep apnea masquerading as narcolepsy and depression . Sleep and Breathing.

Paudel, D., Lin, Q., Yan, C., Liu, S., Zhang, B.(2019). A false alarm of narcolepsy: obstructive sleep apnea masquerading as narcolepsy and depression . Sleep and Breathing. 23. (3). p. 873-877.

Paudel, Dhirendra, Yang, Yuan, Luo, Xian, Zhang, Jihui, Li, Shirley Xin, Zhang, Bin (2019). Effects of e-aid cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (eCBTI) to prevent the transition from episodic insomnia to persistent insomnia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial . BMJ Open.

Hao, Y., Hu, Y., Wang, H., Paudel, D., Xu, Y., Zhang, B.(2019). The effect of fluvoxamine on sleep architecture of depressed patients with insomnia: An 8-week, open-label, baseline-controlled study . Nature and Science of Sleep. 11. p. 291-300.

Yang, Y., Luo, X., Paudel, D., Zhang, J., Li, S.X., Zhang, B.(2019). Effects of e-aid cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (eCBTI) to prevent the transition from episodic insomnia to persistent insomnia: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial . BMJ Open. 9. (11).

Paudel, Dhirendra, Lin, Qiuyan, Yan, Caiping, Liu, Shuai, Zhang, Bin (2019). A false alarm of narcolepsy: obstructive sleep apnea masquerading as narcolepsy and depression . Sleep and Breathing.

Paudel, Dhirendra, Hao, Yanli, Hu, Yuanyuan, Wang, Haili, Xu, Yan, Zhang, Bin (2019). The Effect Of Fluvoxamine On Sleep Architecture Of Depressed Patients With Insomnia: An 8-Week, Open-Label, Baseline-Controlled Study . Nature and Science of Sleep.

CONFERENCE ABSTRACT

Dhirendra Paudel (2018). Sleep Characteristics And Emotional Status Among Nappers And Non-nappers In Southern Chinese Students : A Cross-sectional Study. 广东省第十六次精神医学学术会议议程(2018-8-3~5); 粤港澳青年精神科医师英文论坛(2018-8-4).