Climate Change and Mental health
Acknowledging the impact that Climate Change has on students’ mental health and on learning and achievement, LYI raises awareness and organizes interactive session and counseling to help students in schools on mental health issues. Today, mental health issues are not only common in adults but are also becoming prominent in children from 6 to 17 years. Recent report from WHO indicates that one out of five school-going students is fighting an unseen battle with mental health problems some related to the environment. Schools are places where children spend a major part of their day so our clubs use that opportunity to journey with the students in their Laudato Si Clubs.
In this program, we organize open discussion on how they deal with their daily stress; can provide specific feedback to students that can help them with stress management.
Read more for our findings
Mental Health Support in Educational Institutions
The Interrelationship Between the Environmental and Mental Health
Managing the Internal Environment Creatively is a Mental Health Remedy
Prioritizing Mental Health: A Call to Action for Uganda’s Education System Amidst a Crisis
Driving Mental Health Reforms Across Uganda and Africa at Large
Exploring the Early Roots of Mental Health in Young Males
Break the Barriers, talk about Mental Health to Support Healthier, and Happier Lives among the Youth
We also organize activities in schools that promote social time can significantly help in promoting mental health awareness. Scheduling at least 30 minutes every day when students can discuss their hobbies, complete tasks together, and focus on something other than their curriculum can be greatly helpful. Students’ participation in club activities and other extracurricular activities promotes their mental well-being.