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Prevention and Engagement Programmes
Our prevention and engagement programmes aim to improve mental health literacy by employing universal, selective, and targeted strategies to build resilience in individuals and society. These initiatives are implemented proactively in partnership with stakeholders such as educational and monastic institutions, the health sector, justice sectors, local governments, and civil society organizations, working together to strengthen and adapt interventions that are effective, targeted and evidence based. The programmes also emphasize generating evidence and recommendations to support national policy and legislative actions.
Promote Mental Health
Implement and advocate for comprehensive, society-wide initiatives to enhance mental health at individual, family, community, and structural levels.
Enhance protective factors through education, empowering individuals with skills to overcome adversity, and community support programs.
Prevent Mental Health Conditions
Develop and execute a life-course approach to prevent mental health conditions and suicide, focusing on addressing risk factors from the perinatal phase through childhood, adulthood, and into old age, emphasizing early detection and timely interventions.
Emphasize universal, selective, and indicated preventive interventions aimed at reducing vulnerability at different stages.
Enable Systematic Coordination
Establish and maintain robust, coordinated frameworks and mechanisms at national and community levels to promote health and well-being.
Integrate services across health, education, social, and community sectors to ensure a holistic approach to mental health care.
Enhance Community Resilience
Build resilience and well-being within communities by supporting local initiatives, providing resources for mental health support, and ensuring access to mental health services.
Strengthen community engagement and participation in mental health promotion and prevention efforts.
Research and Communication
Research and communication will support progress through evidence-based planning in Research and Development (R&D), establish a clear strategy for engaging stakeholders, and manage the publishing platforms for The PEMA Secretariat, enhancing organizational effectiveness and community participation.