At age 15, Krishnee was diagnosed with bipolar and severe anxiety disorder - fast forward 15 years later to Krishnee founding a mental health organization, Mind Matters.  In this talk, Krishnee opens up about her personal journey, the state of mental health in Mauritius, and how her foundation serves as a one-stop centre and a national convener for raising awareness and dismantling still existing cultural taboos.  Krishnee serves as a Lecturer in Law at the University of Mauritius where she lectures on Environmental Law, Climate Change Law and Policy, and Mauritian Legal System. As an activist and enabler for YOUNGO, the official youth constituency of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Krishnee serves to empower young people in the climate change space. As a Global Shaper of the Port Louis Hub, Krishnee has been part of the award-winning #SeeingBlue project, which aims at building the capacity of young ocean champions in Mauritius.More information on Mind Matters: Website: www.mind-matters-mauritius.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/MindMattersMauritiusInstagram: @mind.matters.mauritius

Taking Shape

1. Mental Health with Krishnee Appadoo, Port Louis Hub, Mauritius

Stories of young Global Shapers on life-defining moments that have shaped them - and the consequent changes they are driving in their communities.

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Taking Shape

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