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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Date: 7th May, 2024- The PEMA Coordination Meeting with Dzongdags In our continuous effort to raise awareness and to enhance service delivery to the communities we serve, The PEMA, on 6th May 2024, convened a virtual coordination meeting with all Dasho Dzongdags and their representatives to improve the coordination of mental health interventions and services…