Dar es Salaam, Feb. 1 -- ZANZIBAR: LACK of stability and the increasing prevalence of family conflicts have been identified as key factors putting students at risk of mental health issues in Zanzibar, experts have warned.

 According to Ms Zaitun Shaaban Salum, the Director General of Zanzibar Mental Health Support Organisation (ZMHSO), the challenges have prompted her organisation to launch an educational initiative campaign aimed at equipping students with knowledge on how to cope with mental health problems.

Speaking to students at Kiembesamaki Secondary School during the initiatives rollout, Ms Salum highlighted the significant impact of family breakdowns on students academic performance.

She explained that “Children ofte...