BY EVELYN ZORZOR
For a wholesome society, the need has been emphasized for students and young ones to take their mental health more seriously.
The emphasis was made last week by the Founder of Ruby Awareness Initiative Foundation, Barr. Omonigho Oborevwori during her mental health awareness school outreach held at Hollywood International School, Asaba.
The programme which was themed, ‘Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies’ was held to mark the 2025 World Mental Health Awareness Day.
Barr. Oborevwori while addressing journalists during a media chat after the event, noted that the issue of mental health stability remains at the front burner of issues being addressed by the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
She said her initiative was ready in every sense to partner with the current administration towards mitigating the issues of drug abuse and ensuring that Delta State is safe for everyone.
The one-day event featured enlightening lectures on issues bordering around mental health and how students can protect themselves against drug abuse and other vices.
In her lecture, Mrs Patience Okolie exposed issues surrounding drug abuse among young people especially as it has to do with how they easily get involved, advising young ones to say no to drug abuse.
The Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and Mental Health Consultant, Dr. Israel Adaigho spoke on the consequences of of drug abuse, highlighting that there is never a good side to drug abuse.
In her address earlier in the event, the programme coordinator of the foundation, Elizabeth Ide, pointed that the initiative remains committed to it’s vision of making the livelihood of young people better and more profitable.
The students expressed their impression and satisfaction with the programme, appreciating the convener for the gifts of journals, leaflets and U-learning tablets to enable their learning process.
