In a significant move to bolster community mental health resources, the Antigua and Barbuda Holistic Coalition (ABHC) has unveiled innovative ‘Everyday Mental Wellness’ pocket cards. This initiative, spearheaded by the organization’s Founder and President Cerene Prince, seeks to integrate practical mental health support into daily life across various sectors including educational institutions, workplaces, and broader community environments.
The newly introduced cards are designed with user-friendly, actionable guidance that empowers individuals to seamlessly incorporate minor yet effective mental wellness practices into their everyday routines. This launch represents a strategic component of the Coalition’s comprehensive framework aimed at enhancing early intervention mechanisms and fostering robust coping strategies among youth and families.
Concurrent with this rollout, ABHC has detailed ambitious expansions for its Youth Mental Health Care and Education Scholarship Fund. This program is structured to alleviate financial barriers by subsidizing critical services such as professional counseling, medication management, and comprehensive psychological evaluations. Further augmenting this effort, the Coalition will deploy a series of subsidized workshops for parents, specialized mental health first-aid training for youth advocates, and targeted professional development programs for educators.
President Prince emphasized that these pocket cards are a cornerstone in the organization’s mission to democratize access to mental health tools. She reiterated that sustained community engagement and collaborative involvement are indispensable for achieving tangible improvements in the mental wellbeing of younger generations.