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Q1: Suicide is a global concern, but its impact can vary across regions. How do cultural factors influence suicide rates in different African countries, and what steps can be taken to address this diversity in prevention efforts?

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An exciting opportunity for young Africans! Apply to join our leadership program and contribute to the continent's development.
Don't wait until the deadline - scan the QR code or send in your application via this link today: t.ly/RytDx!
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The excitement is high. Engaging in learning and sharing conversations to change and inspire one person at a time. Am humbled and honoured to be part of this panel of greatness. Looking forward to this & dont forget to make a date with us
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If you have utilized YouthPower Learning’s #PYD Measurement Toolkit, you will be pleased to know it’s getting updated! In accordance with USAID’s updated #YouthPolicy , the revisions include lessons learned in #inclusion and accessibility. Learn more at #CIES2023 : ow.ly/Tmkv50MH74V

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Your daily goals:

❌️ Should not be stressing you!
✔️ Should be adding value to your life and enhancing your well-being.

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What NOT TO SAY when a person struggling decides to open up... And some statements which are 100% more helpful.

You see how the helpful statements open the conversation, encourage connection and exploration, not judgement or minimization 🫶

Not everyone manages to cope through the festive season. For people with #MentalHealthConditions it can be a time of loneliness, stress, anxiety, high expectations on the approaching new year.

Check up on your friends, even the ones with biggest smiles who laugh the loudest 💛

You can access the full discussion through this link youtu.be/AFjVClnkQII

Don't miss the #QRTAFORUM2022 under the theme 'Building Forward Better: Transforming Schools Of Today'. Our Acting Director Dr. Ashley Nemiro will be speaking on October 23rd at 4 pm CET on Fostering Psychosocial Wellbeing through Literacy. Join us:

REMARKABLE: Zimbabwean mental health expert Prof Dixon Chibanda's Friendship Bench will be showcased at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The bench is an evidence-based intervention which he first developed in Zimbabwe to bridge the mental health treatment gap. Friendship Bench

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We hosted a virtual discussion that focused on why mental health is important + its impact on young people's contribution to national development. Full discussion on our YouTube Channel, don't forget to Like, Comment and Subscribe. ⤵️

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Mental health conditions often result from a complex interaction of social, psychological, and biological factors. They can affect anyone regardless of their socioeconomic status or how good their life appears at face value. Young people doing well in school may feel pressure

🔔 Reminder! Application due date 31 August 2022 for Post-graduate Diploma (PGDip) in Public Mental Health and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Public Mental Health in 2023.
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Godknows S Mperekedzwa says 'the society is not ready to have mental health conversations. Young people are dying from suicide - and they usually call for help- but the society is not ready for these conversations'
#IYD2022

Happening Now: IYD2022 Ndinewe Foundation's Webinar. Ms Paula Muparutsa says that the return on investment in the mental health space is expected to be about 1.7 billion dollars in our country. Wow!

#InternationalYouthDay2022

Today I participated in the youth consultation to contribute to the adaptation of UNICEF's Youth Advocacy Guide training processes. Youth participation in mental health spaces is key. UNICEF UNICEFZIMBABWE The MHPSS Collaborative MH InnovationNetwork