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Shapers For Mental Health Bangkok

Problem

Individuals with deteriorating mental health, stress, and burnout in Thailand – a country grappling with one of the highest suicide rates in Asia – need to be listened to so that they can receive the appropriate assistance.

Solution

We have developed a psychological first aid to fit the cultural context in Thailand. Such a curriculum has been used to train health volunteers; a similar curriculum will also be used to train Shapers from Bangkok Hub.

Goal

As of March 2021, we have held 20 training sessions since the outset of the Project. In these sessions, 280 health volunteers were trained to be able to provide psychological first aid. The workshop had a minor hiccup in Q1 2021, given the rise of the second wave of COVID-19 cases in Thailand; nevertheless, further training will be conducted through 2021 through a hybrid model (virtual and in-person) starting from April 2021. The training for Global Shapers Bangkok is due to start in April 2021. There are two long-term changes that the Project aims to achieve: 1) The acceptance of mental health problem as a medical illness rather than a spiritual issue or - even worse - a matter of no concern; and 2) The acceptance of substance abuse (alcohol and drugs) as a mental health issue.

Upcoming Event

Event Date: Saturday & Sunday, 4th- 5th October 2025
Time: 09:00 - 18:00
Location: Bangkok, Thailand (Specific venue to be announced - TBA)
Language: The hackathon will be conducted entirely in English to ensure an inclusive environment for all participants.

Candidate Criteria

We encourage young professionals from all backgrounds to apply.
Successful applicants will meet the following criteria:
Age: Between 18 and 35 years old at the time of the hackathon.
Commitment: Must be able to commit to and attend the entire full-day program on both days: Saturday, October 04, and Sunday, October 05, 2025.
Background: Open to individuals regardless of academic discipline, professional experience, race, gender, or nationality. We value diversity and believe that varied perspectives lead to the most impactful solutions.

Click to apply: https://forms.gle/b1BpCEBGJDmgVs1a9

This project has already closed. You can find the information of project's impact through our annual report here

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