Call for Abstracts

Abstract Submissions

Share your research, practice insights, or lived experience. We welcome oral and poster presentations from across East Africa and beyond.

How to Submit

Three Simple Steps

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Step One
Download the Abstract Template

Use our official Word template to ensure your abstract meets the scientific committee's formatting requirements.

Download Word Template
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Step Two
Prepare Your Abstract

Complete the template following the guidelines below. Abstracts must be structured and within the word limit.

  • Backgroundcontext and rationale
  • Objectiveswhat you aimed to address
  • Methodsstudy design or approach
  • Results / Findingskey outcomes
  • Conclusionimplications for practice or policy
  • Up to 5 keywords
200 words maximum
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Step Three
Upload & Submit

Complete the online submission form and upload your filled template. You will receive an acknowledgement email within 48 hours.

Thematic Areas
Priority Topics

We particularly welcome submissions addressing the following themes:

Lived Experience & Peer Support
Community Mental Health Systems
Youth & Adolescent Mental Health
Trauma, Conflict & Displacement
Gender, Culture & Mental Health
Policy, Advocacy & Financing
Digital & mHealth Innovations
Integrated & Primary Care