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OPINION

Tackling mental health woes

Editorial, Published on 05/10/2025

» With millions of Thais suffering from or at risk of serious mental disorders, it is undeniable that mental health problems have become a crisis demanding urgent action.

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THAILAND

More help to reduce suicide toll

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/09/2025

» An average of four people attempt suicide every hour, with a total of 5,126 people committing suicide last year, says the Department of Mental Health (DMH).

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THAILAND

App finds Thai teens in need of mental health help

Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2024

» Almost 20% of Thai teenagers are in danger of self-harm, the Department of Mental Health (DMH) says.

THAILAND

App finds teens in need of mental health help

News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2024

» Almost 20% of Thai teenagers are in danger of self-harm, the Department of Mental Health (DMH) says.

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THAILAND

Campaign pushes youth mental health online

News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2024

» The Department of Mental Health (DMH) recently launched a campaign to provide free online therapy sessions for teenagers in Bangkok after statistics showed a high percentage of mental health risks among teens.

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THAILAND

Anti-suicide squad aims to expand to provinces

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/02/2024

» The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is working on expanding its Hope Task Force network to the provincial level to curb suicides after last year's records showed there were more than 31,000 suicide attempts nationwide.

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THAILAND

Law change to boost funds

News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 17/02/2024

» The National Committee on Mental Health is seeking an amendment to the Mental Health Act (2008) to create a rehabilitation fund.

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THAILAND

Teachers to be trained to tackle mental illness among students

Published on 21/01/2024

» The Public Health Ministry recently launched Kru Care Jai, a training programme that aims to develop and empower teachers' skills in preventing mental health problems among students, as statistics showed that Thai youth are at risk of mental illness, 17% of whom are likely to harm themselves.

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TECH

Public Health Ministry to use AI to diagnose depression

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2024

» The Public Health Ministry will apply artificial intelligence (AI) to its online platform to help with diagnosing depression in patients, Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, the permanent secretary for public health, said on Wednesday.

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THAILAND

Spotlight cast on growing suicide problem

News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2023

» The rate of suicide among Thais has increased during the past few years, with 4,800 people ending their lives last year, according to a report by the Department of Mental Health (DMH).