Experiences and challenges of early career researcher investigating youth suicidality in Nepal.

Kripa Sigdel, Sujan Shrestha, Nandita Sharma, Reuben H Sharma, Ashley K Hagaman

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Review in Discover mental health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Listening to those who know: The Need for forming advisory boards with lived experiences in global mental health research.Research involvement and engagement · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Kripa SigdelPossible, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Sujan ShresthaInstitute of Global Health, University College London, London, UK. sujan.shrestha.24@ucl.ac.uk.

Nandita SharmaDepartment of Psychology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Reuben H SharmaDepartment of Psychology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Ashley K HagamanYale School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This paper explores the methodological and ethical challenges encountered by an early career researcher investigating youth suicidality in Nepal. The study highlights the profound emotional and ethical complexities of researching such a sensitive topic. Key challenges include maintaining confidentiality, navigating cultural sensitivities, and balancing ethical protocols with the immediate needs of participants. The research underscores the importance of cultural sensitivity in addressing suicidality in a context where mental health issues are often stigmatized. It also emphasizes the ethical dilemma of breaching confidentiality, especially when participants' distress involves family issues. Through reflections on personal experiences and insights gained, the paper calls for stringent protocols and the necessity of guidance from experienced researchers and mental health professionals. The findings reveal the significant gaps in methodological and ethical understanding, highlighting the need for further exploration in this critical area of research.

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Early career researchersEthical challengesMethodological challengesResearch in youth suicidality

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PMID41572102

DOI10.1007/s44192-025-00354-8

PMCPMC12827823

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