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Integrated across schools, communities, and digital platforms in Cameroon’s South West Region, the initiative delivers youth mental health education, counselling, and Psychological First Aid via peer educators, partnerships, and pathways.
Aged 10–35 years in crisis-affected areas
Parents, caregivers, community members supporting youths
Secondary schools, peer educators, health facilities
Government ministries, academic research community
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The program addresses the critical gap in mental health awareness, early identification, and access to care for young people, particularly where stigma, limited services, and low mental health literacy persist. This initiative directly responds to the shortage of youth-friendly mental health services, poor help-seeking behaviors, and the demystification of mental illness. By empowering youths, schools, and communities with knowledge and practical skills, the program strengthens resilience, promotes early intervention, and improves pathways to specialized mental health care.
The initiative combines community-based mental health education, advocacy, and Psychological First Aid (PFA) with peer-led and school-based interventions. Through outreach campaigns, mental health clubs, trained peer educators and guidance counselors, virtual support platforms, and referral linkages, the program provides safe spaces for youths to discuss mental health concerns and access timely support. It also integrates digital communication tools to reach at-risk youths who may not access in-person services.
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