Wetin Naw
Wetin Naw is a youth-focused and youth-led project that will deliver a new youth-focused and youth-led podcast series that addresses important issues that range from young people’s political participation and civic engagement to employment and skills, as well as health and wellbeing.
The project will use media to amplify the voices of young people, taking a new approach that is anchored in digital storytelling. Using a 10-part podcast series, Amplifying Young Voices will explore the issues and highlight the challenges facing young people, while also showcasing the resilience of the Sierra Leonean youths. Through stories, it will show young people are pushing boundaries in leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and arts, among others. The aim is to create a podcast that is rounded–it spotlights entrenched issues while exhibiting success stories that inspire.
Wetin Naw
Young People and Mental Health
In this insightful episode, we delve into a topic of profound significance: "Young People and Mental Health," and explore how mindfulness can be a powerful tool in fostering mental stability. Join Adama Morgan as she sits down with Doreen Oredola Valrie Deigh, a dedicated mental health and wellness expert, who has been instrumental in providing mindfulness support to young people.
The episode unpacked the complex landscape of mental health among young people, discussing the unique challenges they face and the often-overlooked signs of mental distress. Doreen shares her expertise on the critical issues of mental health stigma, particularly in regions like Sierra Leone, where misconceptions and cultural beliefs can hinder the recognition and treatment of mental health issues. In these communities, mental health problems are sometimes dismissed as trivial or misunderstood as supernatural phenomena, making it even more crucial to promote awareness and understanding.
