The historic injustice to the Gurkhas and their families have been addressed in a piecemeal as deemed convenient by the British government.  Many have benefitted from the debt of gratitude and change in immigration law for the retired Gurkhas and their families.  However, a significant number of adult dependant children of Gurkhas still remain trapped and are further disadvantaged because of having to go through a rather expensive, complicated and lengthy legal battle/process to obtain their settlement right.   

The burden of evidence and financial requirement for the immigration process have pushed many Gurkhas, widows and their adult dependant children into dire destitution and have put them under emotional and psychological stress.  Many Gurkhas and their adult dependant children are facing mild to moderate level of anxiety, stress and depression due to their immigration issues.  However, only a handful reach out for support.  

Mental illness is a taboo in the Gurkha Nepalese community here in Britain and in Nepal.  By the time when more Gurkhas and their adult dependants children start seeing health professionals, it would already be a little too late.  Mental health is not something that is widely talked about or explored in the Gurkha Nepalese community.  However, it is not hard to notice that there is something big going on.  It would be wise to address such hidden issues now before it is too late.  Or else, we would be known as unhappy, mental illness breeding nation in the world.