Young People on Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health
One in six young people globally faces mental health challenges, according to the World Health Organization.
And the stigma around mental health limits opportunities for necessary support and treatment.
That’s why young people are breaking the stigma around mental health through advocacy, activism and storytelling.
Through the Rising Minds podcast, young people shape conversations on the issues that impact their lives and wellbeing.
“Sometimes merely giving an empathic listening ear to someone experiencing suicidal thoughts can save their lives,” says Emmanuel Nii-Boye Quarshie, PhD, Senior Lecturer of Psychology at the University of Ghana.
In a series of deep dive blog posts, Fondation Botnar and Girls’ Globe summarise key messages from the speakers of the podcasts.
This post reviews what young people have to say about breaking the stigma around mental health.
