In particular, we focus on programs in community mental health development, building research collaborations and capacity.

Key partners

  • University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR
  • BasicNeeds, Lao PDR

Lao PDR programs

AAMH and Lao PDR have collaborated on projects since 2005, including;

  • Partners in the Sub-Mekong Research network.
  • Lao PDR is an active participant in the Asia Pacific Community Mental Health Development Project (APCMHDP): Senior leaders attended conferences held in Melbourne, New Delhi, Bali, and Beijing.
  • Published key examples of the Lao PDR community mental health system in the Asia Pacific Community Mental Health Development Project publications.

Mental health profile of Lao PDR

Learn about the mental health profile of Lao PDR, available through the WHO Atlas Country Profile.