Mental Illnesses and issues involving mental health have become an international crisis which is often ignored and neglected from a state/national level to a local level. Despite the concerning reports, many groups are stepping up to take initiative against the mental health crisis. Universities UK, a collective of universities in the United Kingdom have committed to prioritise mental health awareness and the implementation of better healthcare systems and protocols at tertiary education institutions. Following the UN’s recommendations and the positive results coming from universities that do have mental health policies, it should be a mandate of all universities and colleges around the world to investigate mental health issues on their campuses and work towards forming uplifting, effective mental health policies to protect and safeguard the well-being of students. There is no doubt that strides have been made to tackle the mental health crisis that we are facing worldwide.

Source: News 24 March 18, 2019 15:45 UTC