Mental Health and African Identity
Exploring how culture, tradition, spirituality, and identity shape mental health experiences and help-seeking behavior across Africa.
Call for Contributions
The Pan-African Mental Health Conversation
An Online Continental Dialogue on Mental Health in Africa
The Pan-African Mental Health Conversation is PAMHO's inaugural continental forum bringing together professionals, advocates, researchers, policymakers, students, and community voices to advance mental health across Africa. This is an open, inclusive, solutions-driven dialogue. We want Africa's best minds in the room.
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Eight Themes
The conversations shaping Africa's mental health.
Youth Mental Health
Addressing the psychological challenges facing young Africans in education, employment, relationships, and digital life.
Mental Health Policy and Systems
Examining gaps in mental health legislation, funding, workforce, and service delivery across African nations.
Community and Family-Based Approaches
Highlighting grassroots, community-led, and family-centered models of mental health support.
Mental Health in Education
Exploring the role of schools and universities in promoting psychological wellbeing and early intervention.
Trauma, Conflict, and Resilience
Addressing mental health in the context of displacement, conflict, poverty, and historical trauma across the continent.
Innovation and Technology in Mental Health
Examining digital tools, platforms, and innovations expanding mental health access in African contexts.
Lived Experience and Storytelling
Centering the voices of those with personal mental health journeys as a form of advocacy and education.
Participation Formats
Three ways to take part.
Live Presentation
A structured presentation delivered live during the conversation followed by audience engagement.
Duration: 20 to 30 minutesRecorded Presentation
A professionally prepared recorded presentation submitted in advance for screening during the conversation.
Duration: 15 to 20 minutesPanel Discussion
A moderated group discussion bringing together three to five voices around a shared theme. Panelists engage with each other and with audience questions in real time.
Duration: 45 to 60 minutesSubmit Your Application