GLOBAL YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY FELLOWSHIP: MAY - NOVEMBER 2021

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

Anti-stigma and public awareness advocacy.

WHY IS YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY IMPORTANT TO YOU?

Around the world, too many precious lives are lost to the ever-persistent stigma surrounding mental ill-health and the lack of access to effective early intervention programs. As such, I’ve committed my career to the cause with a burning desire to pursue a university degree in the public mental health sector.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE MENTAL HEALTH IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

Residing from a community that values multiculturalism, differing cultural groups bring different meanings to the concept of mental health. But one thing that we can all agree on is that, with positive mental health, we are happier and able to actively pursue our goals to live a fulfilling life.