The Initiative for Self-Esteem Education and Advocacy (ISEEA) has emphasized the necessity for schools in Nigeria to be fortified as secure environments that provide mental health support for adolescents and young people. The organization highlighted the alarming increase in cases of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and low self-esteem among the youth, indicating that these issues demand immediate and coordinated intervention. Rosemary, the founder and executive director of ISEEA, underscored the importance of creating supportive frameworks within educational institutions to address these pressing mental health challenges.
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