Generational mental health issues, turbulence within personal lives and constant financial stress experienced by youths contribute to their difficulties with mental health.
While aware of mental health and avenues to seek help, youths remain reluctant to seeking help from professionals for their struggles due to the stigma attached to mental health. * CMOs = Community & Muslim Organisations
I believe that if youth step up as peer supporters with some training (like Psychological First Aid etc.) they can better connect and listen to others who may be facing similar stressors and thus support them by sharing coping strategies or point them to the relevant organisations/information should they need more mental health support/help.
All schools should have a mandatory mental health assessment of students to facilitate earlier intervention strategies for students who are in need.
Bring back the IRK module taught in schools with additional focus on mental and spiritual help. A strong belief system can reduce mental stress for our youths.