Ammar Nor Shahrin (Malaysia)

Ammar has developed MENDA (Mental Health Dashboard), a tool tailored for educational institutions with the primary goal of offering a comprehensive overview of students’ mental health. In response to the escalating mental health concerns among students at SMK Datuk Hj. Mohamed Nor Ahmad, Ammar’s MENDA seamlessly integrates yearly student survey data, including GAD-7 and PHQ-9 surveys. This information is presented in a user-friendly dashboard powered by PowerBI.

MENDA’s dashboard provides visualizations, group comparisons, and the capability to identify students exhibiting depressive and anxiety symptoms. Additionally, Ammar has incorporated a machine learning model for early case identification. By utilizing various features from student surveys, this proactive approach aims to predict potential mental health issues, not only supporting students with existing symptoms but also emphasizing prevention.

Teachers can leverage MENDA to gain profound insights into their students’ mental health, enabling them to effectively provide the necessary support and intervention.