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Global Mental Health in Asia 2027 Symposium

Bangkok, Thailand (In-person) | 15 to 17 November 2027

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Regional Perspectives in the Age of Overload

Join us in Bangkok for the second edition of Global Mental Health in Asia, a regional symposium bringing together mental health professionals, policymakers, researchers, advocates, community organisations, healthcare leaders, and industry partners to address the growing mental health needs across Asia.

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A regional convening for mental health action

Mental health needs across Asia are growing in scale, complexity, and urgency. Communities face overlapping pressures, including conflict, climate change, displacement, ageing populations, digital disruption, workforce strain, and persistent gaps in access to care. 

GMH in Asia 2027 provides a platform for regional stakeholders to exchange knowledge, share innovations, build partnerships, and explore culturally grounded approaches to strengthening mental health systems. 

Hosted in Bangkok, Thailand, the symposium will bring together voices from across policy, research, practice, advocacy, lived experience, philanthropy, and industry. 

Connect, learn, and collaborate across Asia

GMH in Asia 2027 is designed for those working to improve mental health outcomes across the region. 

Attendees can expect opportunities to: 

  • Learn from regional and global mental health leaders 
  • Explore practical, culturally responsive solutions 
  • Build partnerships across sectors and countries 
  • Share insights, and lived-experience perspectives 
  • Engage with emerging themes shaping mental health in Asia 
  • Connect with funders, policymakers, NGOs, academics, and practitioners 

Expected attendees

The symposium will welcome participants from across Asia and beyond, including: 

  • Mental health professionals 
  • Policymakers and government officials 
  • Academics and researchers 
  • Non-profit organisations and NGOs 
  • Advocacy groups and community organisations 
  • Healthcare providers and leaders 
  • Industry representatives 
  • Funders, sponsors, and philanthropic organisations 
  • People with lived experience and community voices 

Regional Perspectives in the Age of Overload

Across Asia, mental health is being reshaped by rapid social, environmental, economic, and technological change. The 2027 symposium explores how countries and communities can meet rising mental health needs while building more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable support systems. Sub-themes include digital mental health, arts and mental health, mental health in emergency settings, and more. Programme to be revealed soon.

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Innovation Fair

 

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GMH in Asia 2027 offers sponsors a meaningful opportunity to support regional mental health dialogue, capacity building, and collaboration.

Sponsorship can help enable: 

  • Wider participation from across Asia 
  • Scholarships and access support 
  • Networking and partnership-building opportunities 
  • Knowledge exchange across policy, research, practice, and advocacy 
  • Greater visibility for organisations committed to mental health impact 

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