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.

The University of Namibia hosted its first motivational talk show known as TED Talks, post-COVID-19 pandemic.

The globally renowned platform hosts speakers across all walks of life to inspire and stimulate positive change in all spheres of life through personal life stories.

Speaking to nbc News on the sidelines of the event, UNAM's Executive Dean of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Professor Judith Hall, expressed joy with the return of the TED Talk, saying the importance of such platforms in the world of uncertainty is crucial.