School Wellness Program
Education. Prevention. Early Intervention
One in 7 adolescents aged 10–19 live with a mental health condition globally
– (W.H.O)
Over 44% of Kenyan adolescents experienced a mental health problem in 2021 according to the K-NAMHS report.
Adolescent mental health is a growing crisis, and support often comes too late. When teenage issues are ignored or go unrecognized, they affect their development, learning, social life, and most important – their future.
The School Wellness Program works with high schools in Kenya to strengthen student wellbeing, support teachers, and engage parents in creating a supportive environments for the teenagers long term wellbeing.
Mental health education, prevention, and early intervention in schools yields one of the highest returns on investment. It promotes healthy development & learning, builds resilience, and reduces future health & social costs as the teenager navigates adulthood.
What the program does
We take a whole-school approach by working with students, teachers, and parents to support adolescent well being. This program:
- Educates students on mental health, emotional well being, healthy coping skills, and everyday wellness practices through our 10 session youth-led program.
- Supports teachers with group counselling sessions, equips them with mental health trainings, stress management strategies, and practical ways to promote wellbeing at school.
- Engages parents with educational sessions, informative resources, and practical tools to support teenage emotional / mental wellbeing while they are out of school.
How your support creates impact:
This adoptable school wellness program encourages early support and creates lasting positive outcomes for our future generations. Your support helps us:
- Deliver mental health education, early intervention, and prevention practices to more high schools in Kenya's coastal region.
- Equip more teachers and parents with resources to support students + take care of their own well being as well.
- Strengthen and expand our prevention & early intervention mental health program so that all children can grow academically, emotionally, and socially.
