Mental Health issues among grade ten students in the Ampara Regional Director of Health Services area: a qualitative study

Abstract

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community (1). It is estimated that globally, 1 in 7 (14%),10-19 year-olds experience mental health conditions (2). ConclusionsMultiple mental health issues in adolescents studying in grade ten were identified in this qualitative study. School health programmes are recommended to include mental health promotion for primary prevention of such issues.