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…

Date: 10th September, 2024- World Suicide Prevention Day Back

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…

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…