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Date: 21st June, 2024- Building a Stronger Research Culture in Mental Health A total of 12 Clinical Counsellors serving in different hospitals and service centers, and an Occupational Therapist have completed a week long Operation Research Training with technical assistance from the Medical Education Centre for Research, Innovation and Training (MECRIT), KGUMSB. Initiated by The …

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Date: 17th June, 2024- Revolutionizing Mental Health Care On 17th June 2024, The PEMA hosted a multi-sectoral meeting, bringing together key agencies to validate the findings of a comprehensive review on mental health related legal provisions. The report is an outcome of series of consultative processes held with key stakeholders. Dasho Dechen Wangmo, the Head …

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Date: 6th June, 2024- Working Together with Save the Children The PEMA, in collaboration with Save the Children Bhutan, is working on an advocacy video series focused on child protection, children’s mental health, and the support systems within families, schools, and communities. The objective is to raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health …

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Date: 4th June, 2024- Celebration of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen’s 34th Birth Anniversary To commemorate Her Majesty Gyaltsuen’s 34th Birth Anniversary, The PEMA in collaboration with Changangkha Middle Secondary School and Yangchengatshel Higher Secondary School hosted a special program at Changangkha Middle Secondary School with the students with disabilities. Hon’ble Lynopo Dr. Tandin Dorji, Chairperson …

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Date: 14th May, 2024- Sensitization on The PEMA to Local Government Leaders On May 14, 2024, the local government leaders attending Professional Development Programme in Tsirang were sensitised on the core mandates and mental health services offered by The PEMA. The PEMA is a nodal agency for mental health programmes and services that functions under …

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Date: 7th May, 2024- The PEMA Coordination Meeting with Dzongdags In our continuous effort to raise awareness and toenhance service delivery to the communities we serve,The PEMA, on 6th May 2024, convened a virtualcoordination meeting with all Dasho Dzongdags andtheir representatives to improve the coordination ofmental health interventions and services acrossDzongkhags. During the meeting, Dasho …

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Date: 7th May, 2024- Health and Wellbeing Screening System In efforts to improve prevention and early identification, The PEMA in collaboration with CECD of MoESD conducted Training of Trainers (TOT) for 23 School Counselors representing 19 Dzongkhags and four Thromdes for two days from 19-20th April 2024. The school counselors were trained on how to …

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Date: 29th March, 2024-Visit to the Chamgang Central Prison, Thimphu Detention Centre and Dawakha OAP Dasho Dechen Wangmo paid visits to the Chamgang Central Prison, Thimphu Detention Centre and Female Open-Air Prison in Dawakha from March 27-28, 2024. During the visit, Hon’ble Dasho engaged with both the officials and the inmates to gain valuable insights …

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Date: 12th March, 2024 – Dasho Dechen Wangmo formally joins as the Head of The PEMA Secretariat. Trending Today Dasho Dechen Wangmo formally joins as the Head of The PEMA Orientation Workshop for De-Suup Community Mental Health Outreach Workers Launch of the Prison-based SUD Treatment and Care Services in Lungzor District Prison 44th Birth Anniversary …

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Date: 27th February, 2024- Orientation Workshop for De-Suup Community Mental Health Outreach Workers The PEMA Secretariat is conducting a three-day orientation programme on SUD Treatment and Care Services for 16 De-Suup Community Mental Health Outreach Workers from February 27-29, 2024. The De-Suups took part in a month-long Introduction to Mental Health Course followed by another …

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