2025 Mental Health and Gender-Based Violence Conference
THEME
The theme of the conference is Mental Health and Gender-Based Violence: Causes, Symptoms, Impact on Society and Culturally Competent Intervention. The carefully put together event will be filled with practical valuable tips for recognizing and successfully addressing mental health issues by a team of globally acclaimed mental health experts who will work with local experts to achieve the set objectives.
OBJECTIVE
The objectives of the 2025 Mental Health and Gender-Based conference is to raise awareness, educate, train and share access to resources for successful, culturally competent interventions. It is planned to be an enriched combination of interactions, shared experiences, and strategic workshops for various groups.
FACILITATORS AND SPEAKERS
The conference will be facilitated by Dr. Theddeus Iheanacho, a multi-award-winning clinical psychiatrist and Director of the Yale University Global Mental Health program, Dr. Sosunmolu Shoyinka, a top US clinical psychiatrist and author of the book, “Understanding Mental Health: A Guide for Faith Communities,” and Dr. Jean Wright, New York City Deputy Commissioner of Mental Health, among others.
With the alarming rise in mental health cases across the globe, everyone, including leaders and stakeholders, need to understand the basics of handling Mental Health issues and addressing Gender-Based Violence, and be equipped to harness the strength that can be found in the community.
To draw attention and keep the interest of the event’s target population and further raise awareness on this very serious issue, we have put together, a potentially impactful program of activities that includes the following:
Musical concert and stage plays by Nollywood legends from Nigeria who are advocates of Mental Health and Gender-Based Violence.
General Conference
Targeted Workshops for various groups
Visit to existing mental health institutions in Namibia
Strategic Meetings in view of sustainability and collaborations
Fees for local delegates in Namibia: N$2,000
(Covers conference fee, workshops, conference materials, lunch for 4 days and gala night).
Bank Details
Account Holder: Echoes Media Projects
Account Number: 64287549629
Branch: First National Bank Namibia limited
Branch Address: Windhoek Corporate Centre Independence Avenue, Levinson Arcade
SWIFT Code: FIRNNANXCountry: Namibia
