Mental Health Leadership & Advocacy Course 2025 – By Africa CDC; March 13, 2025
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Introduction
Mental health has long been a critical yet underrepresented aspect of healthcare in Africa. Recognizing this gap, Africa CDC, in collaboration with the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), is offering a Mental Health Leadership & Advocacy Course from May 12 to May 23, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. This initiative aims to nurture a new generation of mental health leaders who will drive policy changes, advocate for better mental health systems, and promote sustainable solutions across the continent.
Why This Course Matters
Mental health remains a pressing issue in Africa, often overshadowed by other public health concerns. Many nations struggle with limited resources, stigma, and inadequate policy frameworks to address mental health challenges. This two-week intensive training program is designed to equip professionals with the necessary skills to advocate for change and integrate mental health into public health systems effectively.
What to Expect from the Course
Participants in this program will gain:
- Essential Leadership Skills: Understanding how to drive policy reform and integrate mental health initiatives into national healthcare agendas.
- Advocacy Strategies: Learning how to champion mental health issues within communities, organizations, and governments.
- Policy Insights: Exploring how mental health policies can be developed, implemented, and sustained.
- Practical Approaches: Addressing challenges and barriers to mental health advocacy while developing sustainable solutions.
Who Should Apply?
The course is open to professionals from African Union (AU) member states, including:
- Mental health practitioners: Psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, and social workers.
- Public health practitioners: Individuals working in national mental health programs.
- Government officials: Those responsible for healthcare and mental health policy planning.
- NGO and community-based leaders: Individuals leading grassroots mental health initiatives.
- Researchers and academics: Experts contributing to mental health research and education.
Key Learning Areas
- Mental health policy and governance: Understanding frameworks for effective mental health integration into public health systems.
- Leadership and advocacy: Strengthening the role of mental health leaders in influencing policy decisions.
- Addressing stigma: Strategies to reduce mental health stigma and ensure better community engagement.
- Tackling mental health barriers: Identifying challenges in resource allocation, awareness campaigns, and service accessibility.
Course Details
- Venue: Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi Campus
- Dates: May 12 – May 23, 2025
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Application Deadline: April 2, 2025
How to Apply
Interested participants can register online by scanning the QR code provided in the official announcement or visiting t.ly/zXNeT.
For further inquiries, applicants can contact the program coordinators via email at:
- Africa CDC: [email protected]
- Mental Health Leadership & Advocacy Program Coordinators: [email protected], [email protected]
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