Learning by doing: A peer-led mental health education programme in Ghanaian senior high schools

Learning by Doing is a peer-led program that promotes antibullying education and mental health awareness in 12 senior high schools across six regions of Ghana: Northern, Bono East, Ashanti, Accra, Volta, and Oti. Targeting students aged 13–21, the program trains students as peer advocates and educators for bullying prevention and mental health promotion in extracurricular activities such as drama and debate clubs, sports, music, and religious groups, ensuring widespread engagement. The program also supports developing and adopting school-specific policies on bullying prevention and mental health promotion in collaboration with school authorities. It also aims to establish leadership and membership roles in the formal school system for future student cohorts and staff to sustain the initiative. The Learning by Doing program’s goal is to reinforce the right of every Ghanaian student to learn in a safe, supportive, and bullying-free environment.