Dr Suttha Supanya

Dr. Suttha Supanya is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Chief of the Research and Development Division at Somdet Chaopraya Institute of Psychiatry in Bangkok, Thailand. He currently serves as the Secretary-General of the Psychiatric Association of Thailand and is a member of the WHO South-East Asia Regional Office's Expert Group on Mental Health.  Dr. Supanya holds a medical degree from Chulalongkorn University, a Bachelor of Science from Mahidol University, and completed his psychiatric training at Somdet Chaopraya Institute. He also earned a Master of Science and a Master of Philosophy in Mental Health Service and Population Research from King's College London.
His research focuses on the epidemiology of psychotic experiences and psychosis, early intervention services, and social determinants of mental health. Dr. Supanya has contributed to Thailand's National Mental Health Surveys and has published articles related to psychotic experiences, community-based interventions, and mental health services.

Track Title: Shifting the Paradigm: Demographic Changes in Psychotic Experiences (2013-2023) and the Future of Early Intervention in Thailand's Mental Health System
Date: 17 July 2025, Thursday
Time: 4.40 PM
Breakout Session: Track 2 – Emerging Trends & Insights