Mental health treated as health

The problem

Mental health support is scarce outside large cities, and stigma keeps demand invisible.

Why it matters

Untreated mental illness affects work, education and family stability, and is a major factor in avoidable deaths among young people.

Proposed solution

Advocate for trained counselling capacity at district level, and run volunteer-led awareness that focuses on where to actually get help.

How it would be implemented

Publish a maintained directory of real, verified mental health services by district, including free and low-cost options and helplines.

Risks, and what we would do about them