More than 25 teachers and guidance counsellors from Region Two have completed specialised training designed to strengthen their ability to support the mental health and wellbeing of adolescents, as part of a partnership between UNICEF Guyana and Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited aimed at expanding psychosocial support for young people.

The three-day Help Adolescents Thrive (HAT) training programme, held from June 17 to 19, equipped participants with practical, evidence-based tools to help students develop social and emotional skills, identify signs of emotional distress, and connect adolescents with appropriate support services when needed.

The programme is implemented by UNICEF and funded by Republic Bank Guyana in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Adolescent Health Unit. It forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen support systems for adolescents and foster safe, nurturing school environments where students can learn, grow and thrive.