Launch of New Mental Health App 'Sati' Targeting Thai Teens
The Department of Mental Health of Thailand and TikTok Thailand have launched the TikTok Mindful Makers campaign along with the 'Sati' app to combat high rates of self-harm among Thai teenagers. Nearly 20% of teens are at risk, prompting action through digital mental health support and a call for community involvement to create a safer online environment for young people.
The Department of Mental Health (DMH) of Thailand, in collaboration with TikTok Thailand, has launched the TikTok Mindful Makers campaign and the 'Sati' mental health app at Samyan Mitrtown in Bangkok.
This initiative comes in response to alarming statistics, with nearly 20% of Thai teenagers at risk of self-harm.
From February 2022 to October 2023, 503,884 teenagers used the DMH's Mental Health Check-in application, with 10.28% potentially facing depression and 17.4% at risk of self-harm, according to DMH Director Dr. Kittisak Aksornwong.
The 'Sati' app offers mental health self-assessment tools and expert advice online, providing confidential and safe on-demand listening services to the youth.
The campaign's collaboration with the World Health Organization and the Mental Health Trust Network Programme aims to create a supportive online community.
TikTok Thailand's public policy head, Chanida Klyphun, highlighted the significance of making TikTok a safe and creative space, noting that the Mindful Makers initiative has garnered over 13 billion views globally.
This initiative comes in response to alarming statistics, with nearly 20% of Thai teenagers at risk of self-harm.
From February 2022 to October 2023, 503,884 teenagers used the DMH's Mental Health Check-in application, with 10.28% potentially facing depression and 17.4% at risk of self-harm, according to DMH Director Dr. Kittisak Aksornwong.
The 'Sati' app offers mental health self-assessment tools and expert advice online, providing confidential and safe on-demand listening services to the youth.
The campaign's collaboration with the World Health Organization and the Mental Health Trust Network Programme aims to create a supportive online community.
TikTok Thailand's public policy head, Chanida Klyphun, highlighted the significance of making TikTok a safe and creative space, noting that the Mindful Makers initiative has garnered over 13 billion views globally.
