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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).
Thailand to sue over damage to hospital
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/08/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health is preparing to mount civil and criminal lawsuits against Cambodia for damage to hospitals, estimated at roughly 146 million baht, sustained during the recent Thai-Cambodian border clashes, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said yesterday.
Mental distress cases mount on border conflict
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has reported a surge in psychological distress among civilians affected by the border conflict, with nearly 200,000 people now living in temporary shelters across seven border provinces.
Weed treatment costs jump to B20bn: Ministry
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2024
» Cannabis-related treatment costs rose from 3 billion to 20 billion baht last year due to a surge in usage among the population, says the Public Health Ministry.
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.
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.
National Health Security Office extends support for hotline
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/03/2023
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has extended its support to the 1323 mental health hotline.
Rehab shows progress after daycare tragedy
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/10/2022
» As soon as Loei Ratchanakharin Psychiatric Hospital announced it was recruiting volunteers to help survivors and those who lost loved ones in the massacre in Nong Bua Lam Phu province, Pensuda Chaimueang, a 51-year-old nurse, did not hesitate to join.
Head psychiatrist warns of pot use, calls for govt action
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/08/2022
» Psychiatrists are concerned that easier access to cannabis is putting people with mental health disorders at greater risk, said Dr Chawanan Charnsil, head of the Psychiatric Association of Thailand yesterday.
Survey finds 8% of Thai youth at risk of suicide
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/05/2022
» The Mental Health Department survey has concluded that 7.99% of Thai youth are at risk of suicide and 5.34% at risk of developing depression, with Covid-19 a key catalyst.