How can African schools support children’s mental health? Research shows what works and what doesn’t

Schools are often among the first places where emotional and behavioural difficulties become visible. Learners may start missing classes, withdrawing from friends or struggling academically.

Schools are strategically positioned for mental health intervention because of their centrality in the lives of children and adolescents. They are an important entry point for mental health responsive action that can reach large numbers of children and adolescents through existing systems.