State
Minister for Higher Education John Chrysostom Muyingo says that owing to the
high and growing threat of mental illness, the ministry has started a mental
health programme within schools which they are planning to expand to tertiary
institutions.
Under
the programme, schools are supposed to have counsellors, career guidance
masters or at least a desk within the school that is charged with creating
mental health awareness and attending to the mental wellness needs of learners.
While
the programme is not yet expanded to tertiary institutions, Muyingo recommends
having a mental check on those pursuing the mental health course at the
institution at least every after four months. He was officiating at the third
Graduation Ceremony at the Butabika-based School of Psychiatric Clinical
Officers.
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