07/10/2026
🌍💚 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2026 CELEBRATED IN ST. PAUL DISTRICT
On October 6, 2026, Action Against Hunger Liberia, through the ASPIRE Project, with funding from the Government of Ireland, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, partners, and community stakeholders, successfully commemorated World Mental Health Day 2026 in the Ricks Communities on October 6, 2026, St. Paul District, Montserrado County.
The celebration brought together members of Adolescent Peer Support Groups (APSGs), people with lived experiences of mental health challenges, caregivers, community leaders, health workers, and residents for a meaningful day of awareness, engagement, recreation, and community solidarity.
🧠Guided by the global theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” and the local theme, “Our Voices, Our Strength: Empowering Adolescents for Mental Well-being,” the event created an important platform for people with lived experiences to be heard, while encouraging open conversations around mental health and the need for supportive, inclusive communities.
Participants engaged in a community parade, mental health awareness sessions, and friendly sports competitions designed to promote mental well-being, social inclusion, teamwork, resilience, and greater understanding among adolescents and community members.
🏆⚽ A major highlight of the celebration was the APSG Tournament, where the Krukai Community APSG emerged as the overall champion, winning both the football and kickball competitions. The Christianville Community APSG proudly secured second place in both categories.
Beyond the competition, the tournament demonstrated the power of peer support, healthy recreation, inclusion, and community engagement in strengthening adolescent mental health, building confidence, and fostering unity among young people.
💚 The celebration reinforced one important message: Mental health is everyone’s business. By listening to people with lived experiences and empowering adolescents to speak up, seek support, and support one another, communities can help reduce stigma and create lasting positive change.
📍 Next Stop: Kakata District, Margibi County!
The World Mental Health Day 2026 celebrations will continue on October 8, 2026, in Kakata, where APSG members, people with lived experiences, community stakeholders, and residents will come together for another day of mental health awareness, engagement, and sports.
Together, we can amplify real voices, strengthen communities, challenge stigma, and create a future where every adolescent feels heard, valued, included, and supported. đź’šđź§
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Community Health Care Initiative INC.
LINGO Forum
Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia
Embassy of Ireland in Liberia
Irish Aid