Social Support

Mali Pregnancy & Parenting App

The Mali Pregnancy & Parenting application guides you and your family through your pregnancy journey and the first 1000 days of your child's development, from conception to the second year of age. Mali has been the chosen companion for over 10,000 parents, join their community here.

Mali provides social support in the form of Mummy Group Chats! To access this group please follow this link, their website or app.

Group Support

Small group discussions lasting 90 minutes, with the first 30mins educating about Postpartum Depression ("PPD") and other Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders ("PMADs").  The next 60 minutes group members share and talk with each other.

The group discussion is led by a facilitator, familiar with PMADs. These groups have shown to be helpful to mums going through difficulties with PPD.

Locations:
- Bumpsy Daisy Cafe, 3/10 Sukhumvit Soi 31 (Sawasdi) Bangkok
- Raintree International School, 126 Nanglinchi Road, Tungmahamek, Sathon, Bangkok
When: please follow us on social media to see when the next sessions are available
Language: Thai
Bookings: Contact us on Line to make a booking

We currently have limited group sessions as we get facilitators on board. Please join our mailing list to be kept up to date. If you would like to be a Group Support Facilitator or experienced a PMAD yourself and would like to act as mentor, please let us know by filling in this survey.

Peer Support

One-on-one support from someone who has been through postpartum depression or a PMAD themselves.

We are currently recruiting lived-experience mentors but can offer some support. Please fill out this survey or contact us via Line (@pamfoundation) if you would like to speak with someone and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

More information on our volunteered mentors can be found here.

Medical Support

Department of Psychiatry, Siriraj Hospital

Siriraj Hospital is one of the leading medical facilities in Thailand. The Department of Psychiatry is an essential institution in the area that is dedicated to quality clinical services, excellent training and education, and innovative research. It consists of 3 major divisions: General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology.

More information regarding medical practitioners at Siriraj can be found here (Thai). The English website can be accessed here.

Location: Siriraj Hospital, Google Maps Address can be found here.

Contact: 02-419-7373, 02-419-7422, 02-419-4293/8


Ooca Mental Health App

Ooca is an online mental health platform offering counseling services with certified psychiatrists and psychologists. Ooca connects patients to doctor virtually, providing services to clients in both Thai and English.

Currently at Ooca, there are 2 certified specialists in maternal mental health. Connect to medical professionals today, register now via their website or download the Ooca application here.

Mental Health Resources in Thailand

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, seek help from support groups or professional organisations.

Mental health problems can be overcome. The first step toward a healthier mind is admitting that you or someone else needs help. The second step is to connect with support groups or look for professional help.

Global online resources

Here are some global sources that are available in English:
●       Free online support groups, available in English from PSI
●       Paid online therapy, available in English from Better Help
●       Paid online counseling, specialized in relationship issues, available in English from Regain
●       Paid online counseling, specialized in cognitive behavioral therapy, available in English from Online-Therapy.com
●       Paid online counseling for English-speaking expats in Thailand, offered by Scott Berry & associates
●       Free online support groups, available in English from Support Groups Central
●       Free Online Mental Health Support Groups, available in English from Painted Brain
●       Free support groups with Thai-speaking moms at Mali mental health club

Other resources include:
●       Headspace
●       Mayo Clinic
●       My Possible Self
●       NHS
●       PPD calculator
●       Woebot
●       Wysa

Counseling in Thailand

If you are based in Bangkok, here are some professional counseling available to you:
●       Bangkok-based English and Thai counseling by Lighthouse Human Services
●       Chiang Mai and Bangkok-based counseling and therapy, available in English, Thai, Mandarin, Malay, and Indonesian via Counselling Thailand
●       Bangkok-based English and Thai counseling and psychotherapy by Bangkok Counseling Service
●       Bangkok-based Thai counseling and workshops with Knowing Mind
●       Bangkok-based Thai counseling and psychotherapy by doctors from Chulalongkorn Hospital at Body & Mind Clinic
●       Counseling and psychotherapy via phone call, available in Thai from iStrong Mental Health
●       Counseling and psychotherapy via video call, available in Thai and English from OOCA
●       Free listener service, available in Thai via phone call — offered by volunteers from Samaritans Thailand - 027136793

Call centers in Thailand

Here are hotlines you can call for advice, brief counseling, and in cases of emergencies:
●       National: 1323
●       Bangkok: Facebook: ศูนย์สุขภาพจิตที่ 13 กรุงเทพ โทร.02-236-9445, 02-236-9446; Mon - Fri 8.30 - 16.30 น.
●       Chiang Mai: 053-280-556
●       Chonburi: 038-199-656-8; Facebook: ศูนย์สุขภาพจิตที่ 6 ชลบุรี
●       Khon Kaen: 043-424-739; Facebook: ศูนย์สุขภาพจิตที่ 7 ขอนแก่น
●       Nakhon Ratchasima: 044-256-729; Facebook: ศูนย์สุขภาพจิตที่ 9 นครราชสีมา
●       Nakhon Sawan: 0-5626-7289; Facebook: ศูนย์สุขภาพจิตที่ 3 นครสวรรค์
●       Pathum Thani: 02-147-0902; Facebook: ศูนย์สุขภาพจิตที่ 4 ปทุมธานี
●       Pattani: 073-337-462; Facebook: ศูนย์สุขภาพจิตที่ 12 ปัตตานี
●       Phitsanulok: 055-906-361, 08-2223-4457 Facebook: ศูนย์สุขภาพจิตที่ 2 พิษณุโลก
●       Ratchaburi: 032-206-524; Facebook: ศูนย์สุขภาพจิตที่ 5 ราชบุรี
●       Surat Thani: 077-380-461–3; Facebook: ศูนย์สุขภาพจิตที่ 11 จังหวัดสุราษฎร์ธานี
●       Ubon Ratchathani: 045-352-500; Facebook: ศูนย์สุขภาพจิตที่ 10 อุบลราชธานี
●       Udon Thani: 042-111-412; Facebook: ศูนย์สุขภาพจิตที่ 8 อุดรธานี

Thailand’s Ministry of Health regulates and supervises many mental institutes and hospitals. Find one close to you here.

If you feel you may be suffering from mental health problems, know that it is not your fault, and you are not to blame.

Inform your partner, try to find support groups of people who go through the same, and seek professional help before it affects your and your child’s health. With help, you can prevent a worsening of the symptoms and can recover fully.

Thank you note
This article about maternal mental health was made in collaboration and with the support of the Mali Family Health Co., Ltd

Medical check
Ketsupa Jirakarn (Mental health specialist)