Philosophy

Advancing Academic Excellence, Committed to Development, Caring for the Public Mind with Quality and Morality

Vision

To be a leading national institution in the fields of psychiatry and mental health.

Our Objectives are to produce medical and public health professionals with advanced expertise in psychiatry and mental health, while driving academic excellence recognized both nationally and internationally by other medical fields and society. We aim to deliver exceptional clinical practice and generate cutting-edge knowledge to address challenges and sustainably develop Thai society.

Mission

Aspiring to be a leading department of psychiatry—generating knowledge, developing professionals, and delivering quality mental healthcare to sustainably elevate society's well-being.

Human Resource Development

Cultivating exceptional medical specialists, graduates, and mental health professionals to meet global standards.

Academic Advancement

Advancing high-impact research and psychiatric knowledge to guide and support society.

Medical and Academic Services

Providing comprehensive clinical services and empowering the public and professionals through academic outreach.

Educational Quality Assurance

Elevating educational standards and quality assurance to ensure continuous academic excellence.

Preservation of Arts and Culture

We actively support and promote the preservation of arts and culture, integrating these values into our educational framework and operations to foster a sustainable social identity.

Core Values

MENTAL represents the defining culture and shared principles that guide Chula Psychiatry in delivering exceptional care and academic excellence.
Morality
คุณธรรม
Adhering to righteousness and professional ethics.
Excellence
มีความเป็นเลิศ
Committed to continuous development and establishing academic and operational standards.
Nurturing
ให้การดูแล เอาใจใส่
Caring for and supporting service users and colleagues.
Teamwork
การทำงานเป็นทีม
Working together as one toward a common goal.
Altruism
การทำประโยชน์ให้ส่วนรวม
Selflessness for the benefit of society and the greater good
Life long learning
เรียนรู้ตลอดชีวิต
Continuously advancing knowledge and embracing innovation.

Our Other Key Areas of Focus

The Department of Psychiatry actively supports research to generate new knowledge in psychiatry and mental health. We provide a robust system for publishing and disseminating research findings nationally and internationally through the Faculty, psychiatric associations, and academic journals. Currently, the department operates the Psychiatric Epidemiology and Mental Health Research Unit, dedicated to studying psychiatric disorders and the mental health status of the Thai population.
We provide academic services in psychiatry and mental health to physicians, related professionals, and the general public. This includes professional consultations, training programs, seminars, and academic conferences aimed at developing and exchanging knowledge at both national and international levels, while communicating accurate mental health information to enhance the public's quality of life.
We provide medical services for the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric patients and individuals with mental health concerns across outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) settings, as well as consultation-liaison and emergency psychiatric services for other medical specialties. Additionally, the department offers specialized care through dedicated clinics, such as the Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic, Dementia Clinic, and Addiction Psychiatry Clinic.