The Maldivian Ministry of Health will be hosting an event on Friday to raise awareness about mental health issues, in collaboration with local non-profit organizations.

In commemoration of the World Mental Health Day 2018 and in line with this year’s theme of ‘young people and mental health in a changing world’, the event will be focused on the youth.

The event will be held at the social center in capital city Malé, and will begin at 16:00 and go on until 22:00. A two-hour break for prayers is scheduled between 18:00 and 20:00.

Some of the activities at this event include launching sky lanterns, colour fights, and open discussions about mental health issues in the Maldives.