The University of Namibia (UNAM), in partnership with the Ongwediva Town Council, hosted a World Mental Health Day commemoration at Ongwediva.

The Keetmanshoop District State Hospital focused awareness on mental health during the commemoration of Mental Health Day. It addressed stigma and highlighted coping strategies and available support and services.

The Director of Education in the Kavango East Region, Christine Shilima, has raised concerns over the high rate of suicide cases among teachers countrywide.

Shilima spoke at a Rundu Circuit Teachers Seminar recently held at Andreas Kandjimi Primary School in Rundu.

The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dino Balloti, has highlighted that mental health is a cross-cutting issue that requires action from all government stakeholders. 

Balloti addressed the launch of the Teachers' Mental Health Awareness Campaign in Keetmanshoop. 

The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, has highlighted progress made by his ministry over the past 6 years during a cabinet committee briefing at the Government Information Centre (GIC).

The ministry has issued 30 compliance orders, 20 of which are now under appeal. 

Namibia's Vice President Lucia Witbooi has reiterated the call on citizens to speak out when facing life challenges, saying the country cannot afford to remain silent in the face of rising mental health struggles. 

This came as Lifeline/ChildLine celebrated its 45th anniversary in Windhoek.

Namibians have been urged to be their brother's keepers and show compassion when addressing social issues, particularly those affecting men's mental health.

Psychiatrist in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Dr. Hileni Ndjaba, has reminded men to speak out and seek professional help when dealing with mental health challenges instead of suffering in silence.

Suicide has recently become a major concern in Namibia, with rising rates causing alarm among the government and communities.

The Victory Youth Group (VYG) held a Mega Help event aimed at empowering young people to overcome challenges and become visionary leaders.

The Kavango East Region is grappling with a concerning mental health crisis, recording 4,492 cases in 2023 and 2024.

This was shared during an event to raise mental health awareness among the boy child, held in Rundu.