On 2–3 October 2025, Praboromarajchanok Institute and Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Sanpasithiprasong organized ‘Improving Depression Screening in Primary Care with PBRI Model and the Way Forward for an Integrated Approach to Primary Care.’ The conference had three key objectives: to strengthen health personnel’s knowledge, understanding, and capacity in depression screening using the PBRI Model and integrate it effectively into primary healthcare; to exchange experience, implementation approaches, and outcomes in developing depression screening and care systems; and to develop depression prevention mechanisms for PBRI students and strengthen readiness to support students at risk. The meeting brought together PBRI colleges, the Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, and academic networks from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Prof. Vichai Tienthavorn, M.D., Ph.D., President of PBRI, opened the conference and outlined policy on ‘Driving PBRI Model for Primary Care.’ Speakers included Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukjai Charoensuk, Vice President of PBRI; Dr. Dusadee Jungsiragulwit, Director of Yuwaprasart Waithayopathum Hospital, Department of Mental Health; Dr. Koson Wara-asawapati, Director of Prasrimahabhodi Psychiatric Hospital; Dr. Olivia Nieveras, representing the World Health Organization in Thailand; Dr. Aphichaya Phonrak of Prasrimahabhodi Psychiatric Hospital; Dr. Nonthaphat Phithakkitronnakon of Sawanpracharak Hospital; Mr. Seksan Rayapsri of Prang Ku Hospital, Sisaket; and Dr. Kedsaraporn Kenbubpha of the college. The conference took place at Sunee Grand Hotel, Ubon Ratchathani. Reported by the college’s Corporate Communications and Public Relations Unit.