NEW YORK, May 12 (IPS) – Yasmine Sherif, Director of Education Cannot Wait
To achieve SDG4 on quality inclusive education, we must prioritize mental healthThe month of May marks mental health awareness month or mental health awareness week in several countries around the world. Many people will be reading posts and blogs about the importance of getting more sunshine and exercise to avoid the blues, about ways to deal with the stress of the pandemic, about dealing with everyday challenges that disrupt our striving for happiness.
Read the full story, “Reimagining Education with Imagination”, on globalissues.org →

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