About
Perinatal Alliance for Mental Health Thailand
About the Alliance
Our Background
Perinatal Alliance for Mental Health Thailand ("PAM Thailand") was established by those organisations in the reproductive ecosystem in Thailand who wished to improve Perinatal Mental Health ("PMH") within the country.
There is a general lack of awareness by the public of PMH conditions, no countrywide guidelines and established pathways, specific expertise, and a lack of research.
PAM Thailand was setup with the initial goals of:
1) Raising Public Awareness
2) Developing National Guidelines
3) Supporting Research
Working with the public, professionals, and the public sector we aim to ensure that all mums, babies, and new Thai families are aware of PMH conditions and know where to seek appropriate care.
Our Members
Our member organisations who dedicate their time and resources
Maternal & Infant Mental Health Network
The Maternal & Infant Mental Health Network ("MIMHN") was established to support those practitioners in the reproductive healthcare system to develop professionally and assist each other in this emerging field in Thailand; the MIMHN is supported by clinical practitioners (perinatal psychiatrists and psychologists from the UK).
PAM Foundation
PAM Foundation was established to address perinatal mental health conditions through "3 Pillars": I) Awareness & Education, II) Care, and III) Research. The Foundation operates in Thailand, the UK, and US.
Peace Culture Foundation
Peace Culture Foundation is a non-profit organization established in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The foundation advocates for peace and the prevention of violence through aikido training and related activities, including community service projects, research, and training workshops for children, youth, families, schools, and the general public. It collaborates with organisations and institutions at both local and international levels to promote peace, non-violence, and community well-being.
Psychiatric Association of Thailand
The Psychiatric Association of Thailand is a professional organisation dedicated to advancing psychiatry in Thailand. The association promotes the development of psychiatric education, research, prevention, and treatment in accordance with scientific principles. It also works to disseminate psychiatric knowledge among healthcare professionals and the public, supporting the advancement of psychiatric practice and mental health awareness in Thailand.
Sati
We bridge the gap in mental health services through innovative peer support and comprehensive psychological first aid education. Join us in creating a world where mental wellness is accessible to all.
Taejai
Taejai is a project under the Thai Rural Reconstruction Movement Foundation under Royal Patronage, supported by the Khon Thai Foundation and the ChangeFusion Institute. We aim to create a central platform for those wanting to drive social change. We want Taejai to be a space where impact makers can connect with members, allowing all members to track the progress and impact of the projects they support.
Thai Association for Suicide Prevention
The Thai Association for Suicide Prevention (TASP) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing suicide prevention in Thailand. The association promotes knowledge dissemination, education, research, and collaboration among healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and partner organizations. Through advocacy, public awareness activities, and multidisciplinary cooperation, TAFSP works to strengthen suicide prevention efforts, support mental health promotion, and contribute to the development of effective approaches for suicide prevention and mental well-being in Thai society.
Thai Counseling Psychology Association
The Thai Counseling Psychology Association (TCPA) is a professional organization for counseling psychology practitioners in Thailand. Established in accordance with the frameworks of the American Psychological Association Division 17 and the American Counseling Association, the association works to promote and support the development of counseling psychology professionals and high-quality psychological counseling services. TCPA also advances professional standards, ethics, education, research, and collaboration to enhance mental well-being and strengthen counseling psychology practice in Thai society.
Thai Positive Parenting
The Thailand Positive Parenting Community (TPP CoP) was established to support and promote the exchange of knowledge and collaboration in expanding positive parenting practices to ensure the protection, well-being, and optimal development of children in Thailand.
TPP operates as a network of partners to share experiences, lessons learned, research findings, training course information, and operational strategies, as well as provide opportunities for joint advocacy in promoting positive parenting.
Thailand Institute for Mental Health Sustainability (TIMS)
Thailand Institute for Mental Health Sustainability (TIMS) is a strategic academic institution that works to drive knowledge, innovation, and public policy for sustainable mental well-being in Thai society. Through research, education and training, advocacy, collaboration, and technology and innovation, TIMS supports the creation and management of knowledge, strengthens partnerships across sectors, and promotes evidence-based approaches to advance mental well-being and mental health sustainability in Thailand.
The Samaritans of Thailand
The Samaritans of Thailand is a non-profit organization that provides emotional support and confidential listening services for people experiencing distress, loneliness, emotional difficulties, or suicidal thoughts. Through its trained volunteers, the organization promotes compassionate listening, suicide prevention, and mental health awareness. Samaritans Thailand also supports public education and outreach activities that encourage understanding, empathy, and help-seeking, contributing to mental well-being and suicide prevention efforts in Thai society.
Wall of Sharing
This is a project initiated by OOCA to help public university students who have limited access to mental health services due to financial constraints, time constraints, and concerns about stigmatization. We started this project in 2019 to ensure that everyone has access to comprehensive mental health care.