Empowering Healing, Exploring Research, Innovation, and Systemic Change Across the Region
Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Regional Mental Health Conference 2026 |
| Theme | “Voices of Experience: Empowering Healing, Exploring Research, Innovation, and Systemic Change Across the Region” |
| Dates | 29th – 30th September 2026 |
| Venue | The Grand Royal Swiss, Kisumu, Kenya |
| Organizer | TINADA Youth Action Africa |
About the Conference
The future of mental health cannot be shaped without the voices of those who live it every day. That’s why the Regional Mental Health Conference 2026 is centered on the theme:
“Voices of Experience: Empowering Healing, Exploring Research, Innovation, and Systemic Change Across the Region.”
Because experience informs research. Research inspires innovation. Innovation drives systemic change.
Who Should Attend?
| Audience |
|---|
| 🧠 Mental health professionals and practitioners |
| 📚 Researchers and academics |
| 🏛️ Policymakers and government officials |
| 🤝 Community health workers and advocates |
| 🎓 Students and young leaders |
| 🌍 Development partners and NGOs |
Key Focus Areas
| Theme | Focus |
|---|---|
| 🗣️ Voices of Experience | Centering lived experiences in mental health discourse |
| 🔬 Research | Advancing evidence-based approaches |
| 💡 Innovation | Exploring new solutions and technologies |
| ⚡ Systemic Change | Advocating for policy and structural transformation |
How to Participate
| Action | Details |
|---|---|
| Register | Visit www.lakementalhealthconference.org |
| Submit an Abstract | Share your research or experience |
Featured Participant
| Speaker | Details |
|---|---|
| Winnie Okoth | Project Coordinator – Bridge Beyond Barriers Project, TINADA Youth Action Africa |
Join the conversation. Share your voice. Shape the future of mental health. 🧠💚
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