Schedule

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Join us for a grounding morning session focused on mindful movement. This facilitated session will guide you through gentle stretches and mindfulness practices designed to help you center yourself, reduce stress, and set a positive tone for the day ahead. No special equipment needed—just bring yourself and an open mind.

Bonga Chiliza, Michelle P Durham

Title: The burden of early childhood adversities in African adolescents Moderator: Michelle P Durham Speaker: Prof. Amina Abubakar, Director for the Institute for Human Development, Aga Khan University

Title: Towards Culturally Grounded Integration of Neuroethics in Mental Health Research and Care in Africa and the Diaspora Moderator: Olivia Matshabane Panelists: Dominique Eugene, Ntombizanele Menze, Kendi Muchungi

Moderator: Silvia Kemunto 13:00 Help Seeking for Psychological Challenges among Military Personnel in the Ghana Armed Forces - Rachel Adanki Martey 13:15 Readmission rates and associated factors among Psychiatry patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Western Kenya - Angeline Tenge 13:30 Testing a Life-Skills program to improve mental health and functional outcomes among Kenyan adolescents - Faith Kamau 13:45 Shifting Minds, Shaping Futures’: Understanding Youth Perspectives on Mental Health in Malawi using co-designed research - Chinsisi Makwero 14:00 Prevalence and Correlates of Childhood Trauma among patients with mental illness in Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital, Lobatse, Botswana - Mpho Lame Hubona

Moderator: Anusha Lachman 14:45 Public Perception on Generational Transmission of Mental Illness Risk: A Qualitative Analysis of Twitter/X Comments - Peace Oregbesan 15:00 The magnitude of co-morbid depression with post-traumatic stress disorder symptom in Africa, 2024. Systematic review and meta-analysis - Chalachew Kassaw 15:15 Community Perspectives on Alcohol Use and Support for Alcohol Use Disorders in Lilongwe, Malawi: A Qualitative Study - Theodora Khofi 15:30 Perceived Acceptability and Feasibility of a Mind-Body Intervention for Depression Among Trauma Survivors in Cameroon - Touko Arole Darwin

David C Henderson

Bonga Chiliza, Michelle P Durham