The

Importance
of Mental
Health
Awareness 01
Mental health issues raise the chances
of repeating a grade, truancy, and
dropping out of school. Changes to the

in Schools
school environment, as well as the
introduction of evidence-based school
programmes, can reduce the likelihood
of having a mental health problem.

Learning disorders such as

02 dyscalculia and dyslexia
affect 6% of children each,
while 5% of children and
adolescents suffer from
depression, which is twice as
prevalent in girls as in boys.

Increased mental
health awareness leads
03
to early recognition
and intervention of
mental health issues,
improving outcomes
and preventing further
distress.

1 in 4 People suffer from diagnosable

mental health conditions
04 Mental health awareness
helps reduce stigma,
promotes empathy, and
encourages open
conversations about
mental health concerns.