Mental Health Outreach Programme
The Mind Matter Mental Health Outreach Programme was held on the 10th of October at a Child Welfare Center in Matatiele, with 25 teenagers invited to participate.
Navigating emotions
The programme was facilitated by Asakhe Mamba and included a session titled “Navigating Emotions,” which aimed to teach children about emotions and support them in developing effective strategies to manage difficult feelings within a safe, supportive, and interactive environment.
Identifying emotions
Through engaging activities and practical tools, the programme empowered participants to identify and name their emotions, understand the purpose behind them, and express their feelings in healthy and appropriate ways.
Managing emotions
They also learned and applied various coping strategies, cultivated empathy and kindness toward others, and created personal action plans to guide them in managing challenging emotions in real-life situations.