Publication date: April 24, 2024 08:18
The Department of Mental Health (DMH) recently launched a campaign to provide free online therapy sessions to teenagers in Bangkok as statistics show high rates of mental health risks among teenagers. did.
The campaign, titled ‘Wall of Sharing for Teens’, is a joint venture between the Wall of Sharing Foundation, the Bangkok Division of the National Health and Safety Office (NHSO), and the Ooca online consulting platform. It aims to provide a “mental haven” for young people while promoting the sustainable strengthening of communities.
According to DMH’s mental health check-in data from January 1st to April 20th, more than 60% of the 1,200 patrons under the age of 20 are at risk for depression, and 43.65% of them are at risk for suicide. It is reported that there is a sex.
DMH director Dr. Ponkasem Haymuk said the data also shows that young people are more aware of their mental health and the importance of assessment.
Therefore, this campaign was launched to ensure that young people in the capital have access to quality mental health treatment without wasting time or money.
Through the Ooca application, Bangkok residents aged 15 to 25 can now access free online therapy sessions with psychologists, clinical therapists, and volunteers.
According to Dr. Wimorrat Wangpeng, director of the Rajanagarindra Institute of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, young people who are depressed or at risk of suicide receive either four consecutive sessions with a psychologist or two sessions with a therapist followed by Participants can choose between two follow-up sessions conducted by spirit volunteers.
Campaign budget is supported by NHSO Bangkok Division.
Dr. Kanpassorn Suriyasaengpetch, founder of Ooca Application and Wall of Sharing Foundation, said this is the first time the foundation is promoting quality telemedicine for mental health.
