8th Annual AGMHI Conference: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Transgenerational Trauma in Africa

The AGMHI conference serves as a vital platform for addressing the significant mental health treatment gap in Africa, where mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders remain a major public health challenge. Despite global efforts to reduce the burden of MNS disorders, persistent barriers—including limited research infrastructure, insufficient training opportunities for mental health professionals, and inadequate integration of policymakers in research implementation—continue to impede progress.

In alignment with AGMHI’s mission, the conference brings together leading and emerging researchers, clinicians, educators, policymakers, and individuals with lived experience from across the globe to advance solutions for equitable mental health care in Africa and the diaspora.

This year’s conference, themed "Interdisciplinary Approaches to Transgenerational Trauma in Africa," will explore the lasting effects of trauma across generations by examining the intersection of history, genetics, and mental health. The program will emphasize neuroethics and community engagement, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue that bridges gaps between research, clinical practice, and traditional healing systems. Through collaboration among academics, policymakers, and community leaders, the conference aims to highlight innovative, culturally grounded approaches to addressing severe mental illness in Africa.