Thai PBS partners with allies to drive proactive mental health policy for Thai people
Thai PBS has collaborated with health network partners to host a Policy Forum to discuss addressing the current mental health issues of Thai people, focusing on creating proactive policies that can reach the public more quickly and effectively.
Currently, mental health issues have become a critical concern affecting Thai people of all ages, stemming from work-related stress, economic problems, and the changes in digital society, which has led to a continuously rising demand for psychological counseling services.
This forum invited experts from various sectors to exchange opinions on finding ways to develop the public health system to support mental health care, emphasizing prevention before problems occur and creating a social environment that fosters good mental health.
Furthermore, there was a proposal to integrate cooperation between government and private agencies to expand the scope of mental health service access to the community level, ensuring that the public can access assistance equally and in a timely manner.
In conclusion, this collaboration marks a significant step in pushing mental health policy onto the national agenda, which will help build mental resilience for Thai people and reduce the negative impacts that may occur in society in the long term.