During my time as a fellow I was deeply immersed in the learning focused on building unique skills in mental health project management, implementation and evaluation. The learnings were particularly useful in enabling me develop my project (The WiDE project) engaging in awareness and knowledge creation, addressing mental health and substance use issues as well as ensuring young people were well connected to the mental health discourse.
One key component of the fellowship that stood out for me was the mentorship which provided me with the needed support and guidance I needed to see my project to completion.
As an alumni, I encourage young people interested in growing and advancing their skills in mental health advocacy to seize this opportunity, contribute to the development of innovative solutions to pressing mental health issues and make tremendous impact in their university community.
- Molly Ogbodum, 2023 Fellow