Question

(a) Mental illnesses affect 19% of the adult population, 46% of teenagers and 13% of children each year. However, only half of those affected receive treatment, often because of the stigma attached to mental health. Draft a speech discussing importance of mental health awareness and effective strategies to promote mental health.

(b) Ways and means Inc. An organization engaged in personality development programmes, organized a leadership Training Workshop in your school recently. Write a report in about 150-200 words for a newspaper.

Answer 1

(a) Introduction

Body

Conclusion

Value points 

• way to educate the public about mental illness 
• misconceptions and stigma surrounding mental health issues 
• raise awareness surrounding research and treatments
• reduce the stigma associated with mental illness
• education about the reality of living with a mental health condition

(b) Heading

Byline 

• Place, Date : The report should concern itself with 
• Who
• When
• What
• How
• Observation/comment of Chief Guest/eye witness/spectator