You Matter Mental Health Initiative

18/06/2026

You should be Heard, be Seen and be valued because You Matter.

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

On 17th June 2026, under the YOU MATTER Students' Mental Health Project, we held an engaging discussion aimed at encouraging male students to normalize help-seeking behavior in the same way many female students do.

During the session, participants observed that female students are generally more willing to seek emotional support and share their challenges with friends, which often helps them find relief and cope with difficulties. In contrast, many male students tend to suppress their emotions due to fears of shame, judgment, or blame from their peers when discussing mental health struggles.

Several factors were identified as major contributors to mental health challenges among young men, including poverty, poor life choices, unrealistic ambitions, feelings of impostor syndrome, academic and social pressures, and relationship-related stress.

The discussion also addressed the growing misuse of sexual performance-enhancing drugs such as Vi**ra among young men. Participants expressed concern that pressure to prove masculinity or meet unrealistic expectations can lead some individuals to use such medications without proper medical guidance. The session emphasized the importance of seeking professional medical advice before using any medication and raising awareness about the potential health risks associated with misuse.

Male students, with support and encouragement from their female counterparts, were urged to embrace openness, seek help when facing emotional difficulties, and accept the realities of their situations. The discussion emphasized that seeking support is a sign of strength and that su***de should never be viewed as a solution to life's challenges.

The conversation took place at TopMax College in Chitakale, bringing together students committed to promoting mental health awareness and creating a supportive campus environment.

17/06/2026

Today we are at TopMax College sparkling mental health conversation, unveiling secrets preventing male students from talking about mental challenges.

Learning from girls how they find it so easy to share their emotional illness.

16/06/2026

What Men find it hard women find it easy to share.

Why is it so easy for females to express their emotional strain unlike men? What prevents men to discuss mental health and learning practical skills in dealing with psychological challenges?.

Student from TopMax College at Mzuni Satellite and Mulanje Mission Secondary School are set to join this meaningful conversation where truth about men ceiling their emotional illness will be unveiled.

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15/06/2026

Trust and Popularity are very close neighbors, you can't be trusted if you are not popular.

Believing in yourself raises the bar until you achieve the goal.

Self assertiveness is the key to maintain consistency, to stay in the lane and to obtain the results.

The world watches at a distal distance.

Keep moving.

15/06/2026

Mental Health Conversation Alert!

You Matter UNIMA Chapter is pleased to host an insightful mental health discussion led by Sophie Siame under the theme:

"Building Resilience While Fighting Depression: The Life of a Student"

Student life comes with academic pressure, personal challenges, and uncertainties about the future. These experiences can sometimes take a toll on our mental well-being. Join us as Sophie Siame leads an important conversation on how students can build resilience, cope with depression, and thrive despite life's challenges.

Learn practical strategies for maintaining mental wellness.
Gain insights on navigating difficult seasons as a student.
Connect with others and be reminded that you are not alone.

Your mental health matters. Your journey matters. You Matter.

Tag a friend and be part of the conversation.

13/06/2026

When the room goes dark, they remain alone. Stress starts dancing in their minds.

Tap! Tap! Tap!.

Carrying heavier crosses than most.

By Rap T Sassco Thawale UNIMA Student.

12/06/2026

Men's Mental Health Awareness Month – June 2026

This June, we shine a light on an issue that often goes unnoticed: men's mental health.

Many men are taught to be strong, to hide their emotions, and to carry their burdens alone. But true strength is not found in suffering in silence—it is found in having the courage to speak up, ask for help, and share what you're going through.

If you're struggling, please remember: you are not alone, and your feelings are valid. Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or simply feeling overwhelmed, talking to someone can make a difference.

🗣️ Speak up.
🤝 Reach out.
💙 Check in on your friends, brothers, fathers, sons, and colleagues.
Healing begins with conversation.

Let's break the stigma surrounding men's mental health and create spaces where men feel safe to express themselves without fear of judgment.
Your mental health matters. Your voice matters. And most importantly, YOU matter.

-Idah Kampukuta- (UNIMA Student)

11/06/2026

Am I Okay?

When they check on us, we simply say,
"I'm okay, thanks. How about you?"
Not knowing that behind those words
Many are suffering in silence.

It is a common phrase we hear each day,
"I'm okay" has become a familiar title,
A mask stitched across our faces,
While hiding the storms within.

When they ask about our lives,
We kindly reply, "I'm okay,"
Yet we conceal the battles we fight,
For fear has built walls around our hearts,
And timidity has become our shadow.

People wound us day after day,
Yet we whisper, "I'm alright."
The world has become so modernized,
That screens now hide our emotions,
And our smiles are painted windows
Concealing broken rooms within.

We have learned to fake our wellness,
Afraid of being judged or exposed.
So we sincerely say, "I'm okay,"
Keeping conversations short and safe.
Meanwhile, silence becomes a prison without bars,
Holding captive the words we long to speak.

But what if we learned to tell the truth?
Opening our hearts to those we trust,
And laying down the masks we wear?
Perhaps healing would begin to grow.

For depression is real;
It is a thief that steals joy in the night,
A silent enemy that lingers unseen.
It eats away at the mind like termites,
Quietly destroying the house from within,
Chomwe chimadya mwa pansi pansi.

So when they ask, "Are you okay?"
May we find courage to be sincere,
For strength is not found in pretending,
But in speaking the truth and seeking help.

Paul Captain UNIMA Student

Dedicated to All male students.