Poster Presentation Session
Our poster presentation session highlighted diverse and inspiring research from across the region, sparking new conversations and ideas.
🌟Dr. Anne Noor Sri Juwaneeta Jamaludin (Malaysia) - Asynchronous Text-Based Mental Health Support
🌟Dr. Chee Tji Tjian (Singapore) - Non-Suicidal Self- Injury in Youth and Adolescents
🌟Ms. Crystal Ng Kah Yan (Malaysia) - Executive Function, Absentmindedness & Effortful Thinking
🌟Dr. Dang Hoang Minh (Vietnam) - MentalHigh: Building Mental Health Capacity in Higher Education
🌟Dr. Husna Binti Hassan Basri (Malaysia) - Self- Compassion,Psychological Flexibility & Heart Rate Variability
🌟Dr. Irianti Usman (Indonesia) - Feminine Toxicity & Competition Among Women in the Workplace
🌟Mr. Rungrot Tatiyawongwiwat (Thailand) - Peace as Health: Online Conflict as a Mental Health Concern
🌟Ms. Vanisa Senesathith (Laos) - Hybrid-Digital Parenting Intervention for Caregivers
Workshops
Our workshops brought together practical skills and expert insights to support research, practice, and professional growth. Here's a quick look back:
🌟Dr. Bunna Phoeun
"Telehealth for Mental Health in Cambodia"
➡️Explored opportunities and challenges of delivering mental health care through telehealth.
🌟Dr. Shue Ling Chong
"Structural Equations Modelling (SEM)"
➡️Introduced SEM as a tool for understanding relationships in psychological research.
🌟Dr. Alessio Bellato
"High-Quality Evidence Synthesis for Research and Practice"
➡️Shared methods for producing reliable evidence to inform practice and policy.
🌟Dr. Wong Hoo Keat
"Grant Writing: Challenges and Practical Tips"
➡️Provided practical advice for writing competitive grant applications.
Oral Presentations
Over the course of four Oral Presentation Sessions, researchers from across Southeast Asia shared inspiring work on mental health, wellbeing, research methods, assessment tools, and community-based care. Together, these sessions showcased diverse perspectives, innovative ideas, and meaningful discussions across the region.
Explore the key highlights from each session below：
🌟Dr. Kao Sovandara
"Developing a Psychology Program in Cambodian Higher Education"
➡️Building psychology education in Cambodia and strengthening capacity for the future.
🌟Dr. Maulana A. Empitu
"TB Guard Rise: A Community-Based Model Integrating Mental Health and Tuberculosis Care in Indonesia"
➡️Community-based care that bridges physical and mental health support.
🌟Dr. Lucy Tan
"HOG Resilience! Hope, Optimism and Gratitude: How Positive Psychology Promotes Resilience in Paediatric Cancer Care"
➡️Positive psychology as a tool to nurture hope and resilience in children and families facing cancer.
🌟Dr. Nanchatsan Sakunpong
"Developing Peer Counselling for Transgender and
Gender-Diverse Adults in Thailand: A Feasibility Study"
➡️Peer counselling as an empowering and inclusive support system for the TGNC community.
🌟Ms. Puvessha Jegathisan
"Mapping the Research Gaps: A Systematic Review of Refugee Mental Health Studies in Malaysia"
➡️Identified gaps in refugee mental health research to guide future studies.
🌟Dr. Khann Sareth
"Effects of Depression and Anxiety on School
Functioning among Cambodian High School Students"
➡️Highlighted the significant impact of mental health on students' academic and social outcomes.
🌟Dr. Nguyen Thi Mai Hien
"Bridging the Gap: Psychotherapy in Vietnam's Mental Health System"
➡️Explored the role of psychotherapy in addressing
mental health needs within Vietnam's healthcare system.
🌟Ms. Isyah Rahma Dian
"Effect of Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Adaptations in Children with Neurologic and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta"
➡️Showed how post-pandemic changes shaped care and recovery for children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
🌟Dr. Arulita Ika Fibriana
"Mental Health Disorders Screening among University Students in Indonesia"
➡️Addressed the importance of early screening to support student wellbeing.
🌟Dr. Sahithya Bernagodu Rameshgowda
"Stressful Life Events in Young Adults: Development of a Youth-Specific Assessment Tool and Preliminary Links to Mental Health"
➡️Introduced a youth-focused tool to better understand stress and its mental health impact.
🌟Dr. Paul Victor Patinadan
"Nothing About Us, Without Us, is For Us: An Introduction to Patient Public Involvement (PPI) and Participatory Action Research (PAR) Modalities for Research and Policy"
➡️Advocated for participatory approaches that center lived experiences in research and policy.
🌟Mr. Luan Nguyen Huynh
"Towards Culture-Inclusive Personality Assessment in Southeast Asia: A Research Project from Vietnam"
➡️Highlighted the need for culturally grounded personality assessments in the region.
🌟Dr. Khadizah Haji Abdul Mumin
"Breaking the Silence on Postnatal Mental Health: Unique Challenges and Urgent Responses"
➡️Shed light on the need to address postnatal mental health with culturally sensitive support.
🌟Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Quynh Anh
"Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Social Support to Mental Health and Well-Being among Young Adults: A School-Based Cross-Cultural Study"
➡️Showed how protective factors like resilience and social support play vital roles in youth wellbeing.
🌟Dr. Joanna Barlas
"Beyond the Boxes: Reimagining Mental Health Research Without Diagnosis"
➡️Challenged traditional diagnosis-driven frameworks, proposing broader, person-centered approaches.
🌟Dr. Nil Ean
"The Feasibility and Acceptability of Peer-Led Group
Intervention on Psychological Distress, PTSD, and Worry among Adults with Physical Disabilities in Cambodia"
➡️Demonstrated the potential of peer-led interventions in supporting marginalised groups.