The PEMA Symposium is a national platform convened annually under the leadership of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen. It brings together government leaders, civil society, international experts, young people, and communities to advance Bhutan's mental health agenda.
6–8 October 2025
Theme: “Empowering Young Minds, Building Futures”
This year’s theme — “Empowering Young Minds, Building Futures” — calls for investing in the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. Swipe through to meet our speakers and explore what’s on the table over the next three days — from school-based programs and caregiver well-being to technology’s impact on young minds.
Theme: “Towards Building People-Centered Mental Health Care through Resilient and Supportive Society,"
Theme: “Substance use disorder is preventable and treatable, and recovery is possible”.