WMHD 3.0 USM ENHANCES MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS THROUGH VARIOUS INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES

NIBONG TEBAL, 28 October 2026 - Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), through the Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Engineering Campus (KKTSS), continued its efforts to promote awareness on the importance of mental health through the organisation of World Mental Health Day (WMHD) 3.0, held in conjunction with World Mental Health Month.

Now in its third edition, the programme featured a wide range of educational, health, recreational and social interaction activities aimed at raising awareness among the campus community, particularly students, on the importance of understanding and maintaining mental well-being.
In addition, the programme included a mental health exhibition, health and dental screenings, a blood donation campaign, as well as an awareness-sharing session conducted by Yakult.

Representing the Campus Director, Head of USM Sejahtera Centre KKTSS, Dr. Suriani Ismail, expressed her hope that programmes of this nature would enhance awareness among the campus community on the importance of mental health while encouraging proactive steps towards maintaining personal well-being.

She said that WMHD 3.0 also reflects USM’s commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

Meanwhile, Penang Pelitawanis Chairperson, Siti Safinaz Kamaruddin, hoped that the contributions and support provided would benefit students and assist in the successful organisation of more high-impact programmes in the future.

The Programme Director and President of Mentor Rakan Siswa (MRS), Muhamad Aliff Najmi Adenan, expressed hope that the programme would enhance participants’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, understanding their own well-being, and being mindful of the welfare of others.

He also expressed hope that the programme would foster empathy, reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues, and encourage individuals to seek help when needed.

Also present were Medical Officer of the South Seberang Perai District Health Office, Dr. Mazzan Md Issa @ Mat Desa, and Advisor to the MRS Secretariat and Counsellor of KKTSS, Norzita Nanyan.

Text and Photos: Courtesy of the MRS Secretariat.