Africa Institute of Mental & Brain Health

20/08/2025

🔎 Research results
A study of nearly 2,000 young people (14–25 yrs) in Nairobi shows:

Over 50% of Kenyan youth experience Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) such as abuse, neglect & household dysfunction.These ACEs are strongly linked to depression, PTSD & suicidality.

Resilience matters → it reduces the impact of ACEs on depression & PTSD, and partly shields against suicidal thoughts/behaviors.

Building resilience through policies, families & communities could protect Kenyan youth from long-term mental health harm.
💡 Takeaway: Strengthening resilience is not just individual It’s a public health priority for Kenya’s next generation.

Read here: https://lnkd.in/dJ8biDDu

13/08/2025

One by one, women from the community walked into our venue, ready to take part in surveys for an important study we’re conducting. Some took hours to complete their responses, others just minutes but each answer mattered.

Our team was there every step of the way, helping where needed, listening closely, and making sure every voice was heard.

This is the often unseen side of research: it’s not quick, it’s not easy but it’s vital. Because without community participation, there’s no data. And without data, we can’t draw meaningful conclusions or push for the changes our communities deserve.

Here’s to every participant who gives their time, energy, and stories to make research possible. 💙

12/08/2025

07/08/2025

🧠💬 Community is the key to better brain health research
A new study from the READD-ADSP project, which AFRIMEB is part of shows that Community Advisory Boards (CABs) are transforming dementia research in Africa.

✅ 141 CAB members across 9 countries co-led efforts to:
1.Raise awareness in churches, mosques, marketplaces & media
2.Conduct 1,900+ dementia screenings
3.Create culturally sensitive messages to fight stigma
4.Build trust through community-led outreach.

📍 This model is a game-changer for inclusive, ethical, and effective health research on the continent.

Read the paper here https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/alz.70529

Alzheimer's Association Rufus Akinyemi Christine Musyimi

02/08/2025

🧠 The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2025 has officially come to a close.
Our directors had an enriching experience engaging with global experts, exchanging ideas, and gaining valuable insights into the latest advancements in dementia research, care, and advocacy. The conference provided a unique platform to learn, collaborate, and bring back knowledge that will strengthen our work in mental health and dementia care in Kenya.

31/07/2025

🌍 Greetings from Toronto, Canada!
Our team has been attending the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) — the world’s largest and most influential gathering of dementia researchers and professionals.

🧠 We were proud to present our work, share insights, and engage in meaningful conversations with global experts committed to advancing dementia care, research, and advocacy.

29/07/2025

During our recent stakeholder meeting to refine a dementia anti-stigma intervention, we uncovered a striking insight. in the Mbooni region many residents deeply believe that eating avocados causes dementia. 😧

It’s a widely held and deeply rooted perception that highlights just how powerful local beliefs can be in shaping public understanding of mental health.

24/07/2025

Day two: We continue to deliberate and revise the dementia intervention toolkit through group discussions.

23/07/2025

Day one done and dusted!!!

23/07/2025

Mental Health is an important component of healthcare yet it remains marginalized," said Dr Stephen Mwatha, Director of Promotive and Preventive Services, Makueni County

23/07/2025

🧠 Tackling dementia stigma isn’t just about developing an intervention it’s about making sure it works for the community it's meant to serve.

Today, we convened a diverse group of stakeholders to revise an exiting anti-stigma toolkit to reduce dementia-related stigma in Mbooni Sub County, Makueni County.

Among those at the table were policymakers, people with lived experience, medical professionals, community elders, health promoters, media representatives, and more.

In our research this is what we believe, those most affected must be part of the solution. Years of research have shown us that meaningful, lasting change only happens when communities are engaged from the start and that’s exactly what we’re committed to doing.

Alzheimers & Dementia Organization Kenya Alzheimer's Association Government of Makueni County Diana Achola Christine Musyimi @