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Sensitization on The PEMA to Local Government Leaders

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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The PEMA Coordination Meeting with Dzongdags

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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Visit to the Chamgang Central Prison, Thimphu Detention Centre and Dawakha OAP

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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Orientation Workshop for De-Suup Community Mental Health Outreach Workers

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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Launch of the Prison-based SUD Treatment and Care Services in Lungzor District Prison

Date: 23rd February, 2024- Launch of the Prison-based SUD Treatment and Care Services in Lungzor District Prison Studies have shown that drug use and criminal behaviour are closely related, and a large proportion of people who use substances commit crimes while under the influence of a drug. Drug offenders with addiction issues are more likely …

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National Multi-Stakeholder Coordination Meeting on Referral and Follow up of Persons with SUD

Date: 27th January 2024- National multi-stakeholder coordination meeting on referral and follow up of persons with SUD To ensure individuals referred to treatment adhere to the treatment recommendations and follow-up care, the need to enhance coordination among the referring agencies and the service providers have been seriously felt. Therefore, The PEMA Secretariat organized a three-day …

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