The Ministry of Youth, the Ministry of Health, and UNICEF have launched a joint mental health programme dubbed “Healthy Minds, Bright Futures” for young people in Jordan.

The launch event, held at Al Hussein Youth City, introduced two mental health guides, one for young people and another for professionals working with youth.

In the presence of Minister of Youth Yazan Shdaifat, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health for Primary Healthcare and Epidemics Raed Shboul and UNICEF Representative to Jordan Philippe Duamelle, the event highlighted the importance of accessible mental health support, according to a statement for The Jordan Times.

During a panel discussion held as part of the event, Shdaifat stressed the importance of mental health awareness as an essential part of nurturing resilient, thriving young people.