The PEMA Symposium from 25-26 November 2024, Thimphu, Bhutan. The PEMA Symposium We are pleased to inform you that The PEMA Secretariat, the nodal agency for Mental Health in Bhutan working under the leadership of Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Bhutan, is organizing the Mental Health Symposium from …
Date: 10th October, 2024- Launch of Health and Wellbeing Screening System Coinciding with the World Mental Health Day, The PEMA secretariat launched the Health and Wellbeing Screening System (HWSS), a web-based platform designed to facilitate early identification, support mobilization, service referrals, and aftercare interventions for mental health conditions. The launch of this system represents a …
Date: 25th September, 2024- Partnering with Media on Mental Health Promotion The PEMA Secretariat presented media guidelines to officials from the Bhutan Information Communication and Media Authority (BICMA) and various media houses to ensure responsible reporting on mental health. The session focused on an overview of The PEMA and its mandates, alongside the media’s role …
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Date: 4th September, 2024- Sensitization on The PEMA and Child Sensitive Reporting In Paro, The PEMA had the opportunity to sensitize journalists from various media houses on our vision, mandates, programmes, services and plans. The group also discussed the importance of child sensitive reporting to enhance positive impact of media and prevent unintended negative consequences …
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Date: 30th August, 2024- The Consultation Meeting for Mapping of Services and Interventions for Child and Adolescent Mental Health To effectively map and plan for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, it’s crucial to recognize the interconnection between promoting mental health, preventing disorders, and ensuring child protection, all of which contribute to overall mental well-being. …
Date: 30th August, 2024- The PEMA at National Education Conference 2024 At the 20th National Education Conference organized by the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), Dasho Dechen Wangmo, Head of The PEMA, shared with the participants the mandate and vision of The PEMA. During the presentation and Q&A session, Dasho shared data on …
Date: 13th August, 2024- Nourishing Minds for a Healthier Future at the National Youth Symposium 2024 Hon’ble Dasho Dechen Wangmo, Head of The PEMA, gave a talk on “Nourishing Minds for a Healthier Future” at the National Youth Symposium 2024 on August 13th, held at Le Méridien, Thimphu. She highlighted how mental health and access …
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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 …
