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 AKPAN BRIDGET LINUS , A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Uyo | Uyo, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 4 & UNAI 3

" "Mental health challenges in my environment are usually trivialized. Many people suffer and prefer to be called strong. I want to encourage people to seek help in such times and to know the right places to go". "
Millennium Fellowship Project: My Mind and Me
The project is centred around mental health awareness among students in secondary schools and at the mental health department at the teaching hospital where I train - University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. It sets out to tackle the issues and stigma around mental health. At the end of the program, we expect that those we have reached out to will be able to know the right quarters to access help when they are dealing with anxiety issues, depression, suicidal thoughts. We also want to encourage patients who have taken the bold step to see a doctor. My team members and I plan to achieve this goal by visiting secondary schools and telling them about the importance of seeking help, when they feel anxious or depressed. Speaking against bullying will also be a focus of our project.The counselling unit in most schools is not functional. School administrators will be enlightened on the need for having an active one. At the mental health clinic, many patients are still sceptical about receiving care. This is as a result of the societal stigma related to mental health issues. We would create support groups for this individuals who face similar mental health challenges.
About the Millennium Fellow
Bridget Akpan is a dedicated medical student at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. She is passionate about mental health advocacy and strives to amplify the voices of those afraid of the stigma that mental illnesses attract. Through her project, Bridget aims to connect individuals struggling with mental health challenges to the resources they need. Bridget aspires to become a physician who would give holistic care to her patients, tending to both their physical and emotional wellbeing.











