GLOBAL YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY FELLOWSHIP: MAY - NOVEMBER 2021

WHAT IS YOUR SPECIFIC AREA OF INTEREST IN YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY?

Anti-stigma and research.

WHY IS YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY IMPORTANT TO YOU?

Youth mental health advocacy is important because it is a step towards the inclusion of young people in making decisions that affect them and creating mental health solutions that are relatable to them. Advocacy also creates a space for the acknowledgment and engagement of young voices in making global decisions.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE MENTAL HEALTH IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

Mental health is a relatively new concept in my community. People have the general knowledge of what it is but have difficulties personalising it. Many people, like myself, have developed programs that help actualise the importance of a mentally healthy society. Despite our wins, we still need to do more.