Mental health experts and advocates from Bhutan and across the world are gathering in Thimphu tomorrow for the Third PEMA Symposium on Mental Health. Mental health experts and advocates from Bhutan and across the world are gathering in Thimphu tomorrow for the Third PEMA Symposium on Mental Health. Under the Royal Stewardship of Her Majesty …
Enhancing Mental Health Services for Children As part of our commitment to proactive prevention and improved care for children facing mental health and cognitive challenges, The PEMA Secretariat with the expertise of Dr. George, HVO volunteer, and national expert, supported by the Bhutan Foundation, have introduced the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) at the …
The PEMA Secretariat Enters into Formal Collaboration with Dratshang Lhentshog for Advancing Mental Health The PEMA Secretariat in collaboration with Dratshang Lhentshog, developed standardized modules to advance holistic mental health promotion. Over three days from 23-25th July 2025, we developed standardized modules focusing on Mental Health Promotion, Prevention of Substance Use, Strengthening Child Protection, and …
04th June 2025: Celebrating Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen’s Birth Anniversary In keeping up with our cherished tradition to celebrate the joyous occasion of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen’s Birth Anniversary, a series of events were organized. The auspicious day started with the offering of butter lamp and prayers for longevity at the Changangkha, led by the …
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04 June 2025: Celebrating 35th Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Back
30th May 2025: Towards Inclusive Mental Health: Strengthening Primary Care Providers for Community Well-being In line with our mission to enhance community-based mental health care and support, The PEMA Secretariat in collaboration with National Medical Services successfully trained Health Assistants from all Primary Health Centres and GDMOs from hospitals in Samtse and Chukha, two dzongkhags …
28th May 2025: Empathy to Action: Educators as the Frontliners The PEMA Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Skills Development completed the final leg of the ‘Mental Health in Schools’ workshop for the eastern region from May 26-28, 2025, in Mongar. A total of 76 participants comprising District Education Officers, Principals, School …
19th May 2025: Advancing Justice Through Understanding Mental Health and Child Protection The PEMA Secretariat, in collaboration with the Bhutan National Legal Institute, is conducting a three-day workshop on Mental Health and Child Protection. This program addresses critical issues related to mental health and child protection, with the goal of building a justice system that …
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15th May 2025: Mental Health in Schools- Workshop for the Central Region The three-day Workshop on Mental Health in Schools for the central region concluded on May 15 at Gelephu HSS, bringing together close to 150 education officers, principals, school counsellors and wellbeing focal teachers. The workshop, jointly organised by The PEMA Secretariat in collaboration …
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2nd May 2025 Happy Teacher’s Day Trending Today Happy Teacher’s Day Celebrating the 5th Birth Anniversary of HRH Jigme Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck International Women’s Day Blueprint Formulation Workshop for the Reintegration and Aftercare Centre Back