October, mental health awareness month. For students at the Univeristy of Pretoria this also serves as an opportunity to deal with issues of mental health by putting them at the forefront and raising awareness.
Students are taking a stand and this month are looking to step forward as advocates for change. An hour-long silent march will be held at the university tomorrow across the main campus, ” led by the Psyche Society collaborating with the Student Representative Council, drama department and Fly@UP to mark international Mental Health Awareness”.
Students also urge the public to join in the march, under the theme ” Suicide prevention”.
A mental health seminar will also held where psychological experts will tap into teaching students on how tackle mental health-related matters.
