The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), the Katutura Constituency Office, and the University of Namibia (UNAM) have joined hands to raise awareness about mental health stigma and support mental health within communities.

Mental health stigma refers to societal disapproval or shame placed on people who live with a mental illness.

The initiative came after the mental health third-year students carried out research that showed that most people suffer from mental health problems.