The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) is calling on policymakers in the region to prioritise children’s mental health. At a virtual press conference on Tuesday, members of HCC across the region announced the Healthy Caribbean Youth Mental Health Call to Action in anticipation of World Mental Health Day on October 10. Stephanie Whiteman, a youth advocate for HCC based in Barbados, said the initiative aimed to encourage governments to provide access …
RESPONDING to mental health concerns raised by youngsters, the Healthy Caribbean Youth group launched a call to action on Tuesday to prioritise mental wellness which had been daunted by the effect.