Exploring Research, Innovation, and Systemic Change to Strengthen Voices of Lived Experience in Prevention, Promotion, and Management of Mental Health Conditions.
Papers, presentations, and discussions are welcome across all ten sub-theme areas.
Lived experience and mental health stigma reduction
Submit AbstractCaregiver experiences and family support systems
Submit AbstractCommunity-led healing and peer support
Submit AbstractCultural perspectives on mental health
Submit AbstractEconomic empowerment for persons with lived experience
Submit AbstractWorkplace mental health and employee wellbeing
Submit AbstractCommunity mental health innovations
Submit AbstractPolicy reforms and human rights in mental health
Submit AbstractRegional mental health innovations
Submit AbstractResearch and evidence on lived experience
Submit AbstractReady to share your research, innovation, or lived experience story across any of these 10 sub-themes?
Submit an AbstractRegional and global mental health leaders presenting landmark insights on systems change and lived experience.
Powerful first-person narratives from individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions.
Evidence-based papers and posters across all 10 sub-themes from researchers across East Africa.
Healing and expressive arts workshops exploring creative approaches to mental wellness.
Dedicated space for young people to lead conversations on youth mental health across the region.
Exhibition of community mental health innovations, programmes, and solutions from East Africa.