A new 'youth-friendly' national mental health campaign was unveiled on October 10, coinciding with World Mental Health Day, in response to the increasing prevalence of mental health issues among young individuals.
According to a recent report from Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital, over 70 per cent of the patients are young adults, primarily suffering from drug abuse.
According to Dr Darius Gishoma, Mental Health Division Manager at Rwanda Biomedical Centre , the month-long campaign will primarily focus on prevention, and a range of activities were planned to engage universities, primary schools, and secondary schools in collaboration with various partners. Furthermore, Gishoma urged the youth to extend their support and care to the elderly, particularly those who experienced the trauma of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, recognising the significance of healing intergenerational wounds.
"The challenges are generated by the demand of academic life, transition to adulthood, and also the transition from academic to professional," he said. Junior Rumaga, a local popular poet, delivered a speech on the topic of mental health, sharing his personal journey of grappling with mental health challenges during his time at university.
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