ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT IHINOSEN KETU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Ambrose Alli University | Zaria, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 5 & UNAI 3
" Partnership in achieving similar goals. Everyone has a desire a cause a change in the environment they find themselves in. With this opportunity, I get to partner with people of like minds while learning leadership at the same time. "No man is an island" So I want to be part of this big community of impact. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Connecting Mind, Body, and Mental Well-Being
Program Title:* "Unraveling Mental Health: Connecting the Dots Between Mind, Body, and Well-being"
*Age Group:* School children (ages 12-18)
*Program Objective:*
1. Educate students about mental health, depression, and suicide prevention.
2. Promote emotional well-being, self-awareness, and resilience.
3. Foster a supportive school environment.
*Program Structure:*
Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health
1. Define mental health and its importance
2. Discuss common mental health issues (anxiety, depression)
3. Introduce the concept of emotional well-being
Module 2: Understanding Emotions
1. Identify and express emotions
2. Recognize emotional triggers and responses
3. Practice emotional regulation techniques (deep breathing, mindfulness)
Module 3: Depression and Suicide Prevention
1. Define depression and its symptoms
2. Discuss suicide prevention and warning signs
3. Counseling
Module 4: Building Resilience
1. Develop coping strategies (problem-solving, positive thinking)
2. Foster self-esteem and confidence
3. Encourage self-care practices (exercise, sleep, nutrition)
Module 5: Support Systems
1. Identify trusted adults (parents, teachers, counselors)
2. Discuss importance of social connections and friendships
3. Introduce school counseling services
Module 6: Mind-Body Connection
1. Explore the link between physical and mental health
2. Discuss healthy habits (exercise, nutrition, sleep)
3. Introduce relaxation techniques (yoga, meditation)
*Delivery Methods:*
1. Interactive presentations
2. Group discussions
3. Role-playing exercises
*Assessment and Evaluation:*
1. Pre- and post-program surveys
2. Student feedback and suggestions
3. Teacher and counselor feedback
About the Millennium Fellow
Ihinosen Ketu is a fifth year medical student of Ambrose Alli University. She hails from Edo State, Nigeria but grew up in Port Harcourt City, Rivers State, Nigeria. She is interested in the mental well being of people especially children who are still getting to know themselves. With this interest, she has been able to have one on one conversations with the kids she teaches while preparing to go beyond the environment she finds herself in.
