Global Mental Health in Asia 2025 Symposium

17 - 19 February 2025, Singapore

Global Mental Health in Asia 2025 Symposium

Global Mental Health
Global Mental Health in Asia 2025 Symposium

Welcome to the Global Mental Health in Asia 2025 Symposium

The SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute was delighted to host the Global Mental Health in Asia 2025 Symposium and officially launch the MHIN Asia Hub. More information can be found via our press release.

Themes

Regional Approaches to Effective Mental Health Strategies

Unpacking emerging regional trends in mental health and applying latest evidence-based strategies and frameworks.

Pioneering Innovations for Mental Health in Asia

Exploring the landscape of mental health innovations in Asia, the role of the Mental Health Innovation Network, and the importance of lived experience and impact investing in advancing new innovations.

Climate Change and Mental Health

An interactive program targeting the nexus of climate change and mental health and it’s impact in the Asia-Pacific region, featuring research, best practices, lived experiences, and collaborative efforts to build capacity for research, advocacy, and intervention.

The Mental Health Landscape in Asia

Mental health issues are increasingly recognised as a critical component of overall health. However, in many parts of Asia, mental health awareness, support, and resources remain limited. By bridging these gaps, we can make a profound impact on individuals, families, and communities.

At GMH Asia 2025, we will focus on addressing the main mental health priorities for Asia, examining prevailing needs and identifying gaps in mental health services, exploring barriers and implementation challenges and exchanging best practices and key recommendations to collectively advance mental health.

Join us for the main symposium on 17^th – 18^th February 2025.

Post-Symposium: Climate Change and Mental Health

Globally, the nexus of climate change and mental health is an emerging field of inquiry and arena for action. There is a growing recognition of the various psychological consequences of climate change – from immediate trauma due to extreme weather events to the slow and subtle ‘climate anxiety’ that is predominantly affecting the next generation.

The post-symposium workshop on 19^th February 2025 aims to address pertinent issues that arise from the intersection of climate change and mental health. The workshop is jointly organised by the SDGHI Global Mental Health Programme, SDGHI Planetary Health Initiative, and Connecting Climate Minds.

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Detailed Programme

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Keynote Speaker

Vikram Patel

Professor Vikram Patel

Paul Farmer Professor and Chair,
Department of Global Health and Social Medicine
Harvard Medical School

Professor, Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health

Co-Founder and Member of Managing Committee, Sangath

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Programme Speakers

Alanna Sethi

Amornthep Sachamuneewongse

Anne-Claire Stona

Anthea Ong

Bhushan Girase

Bob Grove

Brian Hall

Christina Cruz

Daniel Fung

Derek Cabe

Emma Lawrance

Enoch Li

Eric Finkelstein

Fatimah Lateef

Fauziah Rabbani

Geeta Desai

Grace Odal-Devora

Hao Fong (Millet) Sit

Harry Minas

Hashaam Akhtar

Iftikar Siddique

Jasmin Irisha Jim Ilham

Jean Liu

John Aruta

Joy Muhia

Lam Jerlyn

Mochammad Fadjar Wibowo

Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu

Mythily Subramaniam

Nagendra Prasad Luitel

Niaya Harper Igarashi

Nicole Kay

Nur Yanayirah

Parth Sharma

Prabu Naidu

Priscilla Giri

Priti Sridhar

Rachana Parikh

Renzo R. Guinto

Reuben Ng

Richard Poulton

Ridhima Aggarwal

Sahil Chopra

Saima Wazed

Sameer Hasija

Suad Ali

Sylvie Gleises

Taufique Joarder

Vasoontara Yiengprugsawan

Vinika D. Rao

Winnie Jiang

Xinyu Liang

Yijia Shi

Zul Merali

Altanzul Narmandakh

Nguyen Thi Mai Hien

Etuini Ma’u

Aayaan Singh Jamwal

Muhammad Daniel Azlan Mahadzir

Debbie Sorensen

Imran Pambudi

Leng Lim

Mathea Melissa Lim

Muskaan Khepla

Dominique Anne Suratos Aluquin

Ronald Mutasa

Sena Salcedo

Tan Xiang Ren

Tris Esteban

Yang Liying

Chhit Sophal

Alberto Rodriguez

Shreya Agoramurthy

Laetania Belai Djandam

Christina Chen

Suhina Singh

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I register for the event?

Simply click on Register above, complete the form, and make the payment. You will receive a confirmation via email.

Can I view the abstracts that will be presented at the Innovation Fair?

All selected abstracts will be uploaded to the website after the event.

Do I need to pre-register for the workshops on Day 2?

No, workshops do not require pre-registration. However, please note that each workshop has limited seating capacity, and you may be directed to an alternative session if the workshop reaches full capacity.

Do I need to pre-register for the site visits on Day 2?

While you will not need to pre-register for workshops on Day 2 at the point of registration, an email will be sent out before the event for you to indicate which workshops you would like to attend.

Please keep an eye out for emails coming from our organising team.

How many workshops and site visits can I attend?

All workshop and site visits take place on Day 2. In the morning, attendees can participate in up to two workshops. In the afternoon, they can choose either one site visit or a workshop from the 10 available options. For more details, please refer to the programme.

Is space limited on the site visits and the workshops?

Yes, space is limited for each site visit or workshop and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Workshops do not require pre-registration and will be held on-site at the INSEAD Asia Campus.

Site visit selections must be made during registration, and available slots for each visit will be open for selection at that time. If a specific site visit reaches full capacity, it will no longer be available for selection during registration.

Do I have to register separately for Day 1, Day 2, Day 3?

Days 1 and 2 make up the main symposium, while Day 3 features a post-symposium workshop.

You may register for either the symposium (Days 1 and 2), the post-symposium workshop (Day 3), or all three days as a complete package.

For more information, please refer to the Event Pricing section.

Is there a designated hotel for participants?

Participants are welcome to book a hotel of their choice. However, we recommend making reservations early, as hotel occupancy in Singapore is typically high.

Supporting partners

Find out more

Global Mental Health

Learn more about our Global Mental Health work at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute.

Contact Details

Global Mental Health Team, SingHealth

SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute

mhin-asia@duke-nus.edu.sg