Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, University of Ibadan

01/09/2025

Today, we announce the official launch of the WEALTH Project Online Training!

Branded as Women dErive mAthematical modeLs for menTal Health (WEALTH) the full title is “Utilizing Mathematical Modelling to Tackle Depression and Related Mental Health Conditions among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa”. This is an innovative training initiative designed to empower learners by equipping them with mathematical modelling skills that can be applied to tackling the burden of depression and related mental disorders among adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa. The WEALTH Project is domiciled at the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.

What to Expect:
 Expert-led sessions from multidisciplinary faculty
 Engaging, interactive course content
 Practical tools to strengthen knowledge and practice

About 170 students are now enrolled to begin this training journey, bringing together researchers, policymakers, clinicians, lived experience persons, academics, and development professionals from 18 African countries. Interest in the program is strong, with over 460 applications received and selections for the first cohort made after a rigorous process. Based on our focus on Women’s Health and Empowering Women, they ought to take the lead in deriving interventions for depression, which occurs three times more frequently in women than men. Hence, women constitute 70% of those admitted into the first cohort. We want women to be at the forefront of deriving interventions for mental health and for advocating for improvements in their health. We are delighted to welcome participants from Benin Republic, Cameroon, Eritrea, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

We will provide you with regular updates as we journey along!

Stay connected here for highlights and insights throughout the training.

Course Directors & Principal Investigators
Olayinka Olusola Omigbodun, FAS, FNAMed, FAMedS.,
MBBS (Ibadan), Dip Psych (Manchester), MPH (Leeds), MD (NMC), FWACP (Psych), FMCPsych
Professor of Psychiatry
&
Oyindamola Bidemi Yusuf,
BSc. Statistics (Ibadan), MSc. Epidemiology and Medical Statistics (Ibadan), PhD Medical Statistics (Ibadan), Cert Adv Epid. Research Methods (Ghana), Cert Inf. Dis. Modelling (London)
Professor of Biostatistics

01/09/2025

SAVE THE DATE: Invitation to the 592nd Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ibadan to be delivered by Professor Olayinka Omigbodun, FAS

You are cordially invited to the 592nd Inaugural Lecture to be delivered by Professor Olayinka O. Omigbodun, FAS of the Department of Psychiatry, on behalf of the Faculty of Clinical Sciences.

Theme: “Our Children’s Mental Health, Our Nation’s Wealth”
Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan

Join virtually:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/uYxwXMPod5c

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85202534241?pwd=ttcaXf7b7n913a6dcEgRbc2mqhA3X8.1
Meeting ID: 852 0253 4241 | Passcode: INAUGURAL

Host: Dean, Faculty of Clinical Sciences
RSVP: The Faculty Officer [08107154805]

02/05/2025

We are live at the Orientation & Registration programme for 2024/2025 session intakes for the Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (MSc. CAMH) and Postgraduate Diploma in Child & Adolescent Mental Health (Pg. Dip. CAMH) at the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH) at the Department of Psychiatry Seminar Room, Clinical Science Building, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. The Academic Programmes Coordinator, Dr. Tolulope Bella-Awusah, is currently speaking about the thrust of CCAMH's goals as well as the presentation of programme outlines and course objectives to the students. Full details and reports of the event to follow later.

11/03/2025

Celebrating Sibongani Kayola, of the 4th graduating Set on the Master of Science Programme in Child & Adolescent Mental Health (MSc. CAMH), at the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH), College of Medicine, University of Ibadan on her elevation to Deputy Regional Director, Operations (DRD-O), Mercy Corps East & Southern Africa region.

In this role, Sibo, as we fondly call her, will provide strategic leadership for Mercy Corps' country offices in the region. The Mercy Corps East & Southern Africa region consists of Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, South Sudan, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Mercy Corps works to address the interrelated and compounding factors that drive vulnerability by responding to ongoing humanitarian needs, enhancing resilience, strengthening market systems, improving access to economic opportunities, and promoting youth employment and empowerment.

We have watched her excel in various roles in Liberia, Sudan, and now in Nairobi, Kenya. We wish her God's blessings, peace, and joy in this new responsibility. We hope that, despite her busy schedule, she will find time to partner with us here at CCAMH.

Congratulations, Sibo! The best years are yet to come. Keep soaring high!

Olayinka Omigbodun, FAS
Professor of Psychiatry & Founding Director

25/02/2025

Yesterday, Monday 25th February 2025, members of the SUpport, Comprehensive Care and EmpowErment for people with psychosocial Disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa (SUCCEED Africa), Nigeria team participated in the MINDSET Radio event, hosted weekly by the ASIDO Foundation on Life Radio 107.5 FM.

The discussion centred on the vital role of COMMUNITY in mental health, with the theme: "The Power of Community: How Social Connection Impacts Mental Health."

Members of the SUCCEED Nigeria team, who were speakers at the event included Programme Managers, our Peer Researcher, Bisola Oladele and Programme Managers Adeola Afolayan and Rita Tamambang. The presenters were Kehinde Rufai and Niniolaoluwa Femi-Sanni of the ASIDO Foundation. They guided the show, introduced the different segments and interviewed the SUCCEED team members. The conversation explored the benefits of social connections, the barriers to building supportive networks, and the influence of social media on community engagement in today's world.

The session further highlighted the importance of various community support systems — such as family, faith-based organisations, and peer groups — in promoting social support for individuals living with psychosocial disabilities.

The SUCCEED Africa is a five-country research consortium spanning Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, coordinated by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom (LSHTM, UK). SUCCEED Africa is a six-year project aimed at co-producing a sustainable, effective, evidence-based package of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) programmes for persons with psychosocial disabilities, with a particular focus on psychosis. This is one of the several research grants housed at the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH), College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.

30/12/2024

Researchers and Administrative Staff of the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH) Celebrate Togetherness and Fitness at the Centre’s End-of-Year Event

It’s a universally acclaimed maxim that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. More so, a healthy dose of play fuels creativity, boosts productivity, and enriches life. That’s why on Friday, 20th December 2024, the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH), College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, hosted an exciting end-of-year event. The occasion brought together the grant and administrative staff of the Centre to celebrate the season, reflect on the year, and enjoy various fun activities.

The Director of CCAMH, Professor Olayinka Omigbodun FAS, and Dr. Tolulope Bella-Awusah were among the attendees and actively participated in the relay race where they both ran in the last lap of the 4x100 women's race.

Professor Olayinka Omigbodun FAS, highlighted the significance of the gathering, stating that events like this are vital for promoting a sense of community and shared purpose among the staff. “I am excited that the research staff came together for a fantastic sporting event coordinated by our very own Chuka Ononye. It was a joyful occasion that allowed me to relive my adolescent years. Beyond the work we do, moments like these remind us of the importance of connection, well-being, and teamwork. They provide an opportunity to celebrate our collective achievements, recharge, and strengthen the bonds that make us a resilient and effective team,” she added.

Mr. Chuka Ononye, the Communications and Research Uptake Manager of the SUpport, Comprehensive Care and EmpowErment for people with psychosocial Disability in Africa (SUCCEED Africa) grant and lead event organiser, also shared why the day was special. He said, “We wanted everyone to come together, stay active, and enjoy the season of celebration. It’s been a long year, but we wanted to remind one another that taking time to connect, celebrate, and prioritise our well-being is essential. These moments of joy and togetherness recharge us, strengthen our relationships, and prepare us to tackle the challenges of the coming year with renewed energy and purpose.”

Other major highlights of the day included a lively men's football match where Team White pipped Team Green to a 1-0 win. There was also arm wrestling, plenty of food, music, and dancing. Professor Akinyinka Omigbodun was also in attendance and participated in the ceremonial kick-off of the ball to usher in the start of the football match.

Speaking with participants, they broadly appreciated the injury-free and successful nature of the event. They believe it was a perfect opportunity for the team to reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past year while building camaraderie. However, they also admitted they might need spa visits in the coming days for full body massages.

The end-of-year event ended on a high note, leaving everyone in good spirits and looking forward to the opportunities and successes of the coming year.

Below are pictures and a video summary of the event:

30/12/2024

08/12/2024

CALL FOR APPLICATION FROM RESEARCHERS AND POLICYMAKERS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA (SSA)

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Course Highlights
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• Blended online and in-person learning

Duration
• 6 months of coursework + up to 18 months of mentorship

Eligibility
• Researchers/policymakers affiliated with institutions in SSA
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09/11/2024

GRATITUDE TO PROFESSOR EMMANUEL OLADIPO OTOLORIN, AS HE COMPLETES HIS TENURE AS PRESIDENT OF THE IBADAN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WORLDWIDE (ICOMAA-WW)

THANK YOU, SIR, FOR BEING A PILLAR OF SUPPORT AND INTEGRITY!

As Professor Emmanuel Oladipo Otolorin’s impactful tenure as President of the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association Worldwide (ICOMAA-WW) comes to an end, I reflect with deep gratitude on his dedication to the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI) in the past four years (2020-2024) when I was Provost. As president, he has left a remarkable legacy of service, strengthening bonds within the alumni community and reinforcing the College’s mission to serve society through excellence in medical education and healthcare.

From the onset of my tenure as Provost in August 2020 until the end on July 31st, 2024, Professor Otolorin provided great partnership, and I am grateful for the strong sense of support and collaboration I experienced with him. I wonder how this all started.
When it was time to choose a Deputy Provost, I had nominated Professor A.F. Adeniyi as one of the candidates. At that time, Professor Adeniyi was serving as the President of ICOMAA WW, having succeeded my classmate, Dr. Abib Olamitoye, in that role. During Dr. Olamitoye’s tenure, I served as the First Vice President of ICOMAA WW, while Professor Adeniyi held the role of Secretary General. The three of us had the privilege of working closely together for four years. When Professor Adeniyi won his election and accepted the position of Deputy Provost, it was clear that he needed to step down as ICOMAA President. After much thought and consultation with key stakeholders—particularly our elders and the respected pioneer Provost, Emeritus Professor Oluwole Akande, who was also the second ICOMAA WW President—we felt that Professor Otolorin was the right person to take on the role. With the full support of Professor Adeniyi, as well as other key leaders and stakeholders, we reached out to Professor Otolorin. After careful consideration, he graciously accepted the role, agreeing to work alongside us to elevate the College of Medicine to new heights.

The benefits of having him onboard are too numerous to count. From the beginning, Professor Otolorin’s leadership brought credibility and an aura of integrity to our administration, reassuring our alumni community of our shared commitment to progress. During his tenure, Professor Otolorin embraced the role of a supportive figure, actively participating in various College events, whether induction ceremonies, white coat ceremonies, the Living Legends programme, evening of reminiscences with students, receptions for international visitors, or alumni gatherings, amongst other events. His presence was not just official; he embodied the role of a father figure to staff and students alike. His leadership also strengthened ICOMAA's network with the various vibrant chapters (North America, United Kingdom, Canada) which has extended our alumni community globally. During his tenure, the ICOMAA Australia and New Zealand was born and ICOMAA UK and Ireland had a new leadership and lots of activities in the UK, Ireland.

When I assumed office on 1st August 2020, it was also at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside the College’s Executive Committee, we organised several brainstorming sessions to create a new strategic plan. After thorough consultations, we engaged Professor Emmanuel Oladipo Otolorin to lead us through the Strategic Planning Process which eventually led to our administration’s Strategic Plan document. Professor Otolorin recommended a structured approach, resulting in three key planning sessions and he took all the sessions. This was a sacrifice I held (and still loudly hold) in high esteem.

I also remember when I traveled to Abuja for the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) meeting, representing the council in October 2020, I returned with a deep sense of concern. There were three essential criteria we needed to fulfill to meet accreditation requirements, and it was clear we needed significant support to move forward, particularly with funding for a new student hostel. When I approached the then Vice Chancellor to request university support, I was informed that any new hostels would need to be privately financed. As I was unsure of how to proceed, the idea came to me to partner with ICOMAA to drive this initiative. That decision ultimately became the turning point for the student hostel project at the College during our administration.

I met with Professor Otolorin and explained the situation, suggesting that if 2,500 alumni each contributed N1 million, we could achieve our goal of raising N2.5 billion for the building project. While we didn’t end up following this exact plan, his support from the beginning providing us with a formal letter that ICOMAA would spearhead the fundraising was a great breakthrough. Based on this, I was able to take this to the Court of Governors of the College with a proposal that ICOMAA would take the lead on the hostel project and manage it upon completion. Due to the challenges posed by the Treasury Single Account (TSA), I was especially grateful that we could maintain the building project’s account through ICOMAA since ICOMAA had agreed to spearhead the project. Professor Otolorin led by example, generously donating to both the Students’ Hostel Project and our Sponsor-A-Student Programme (now Global Sponsor-A-Student-Programme, G-SASP) which we set up to offer scholarships to financially challenged students. He also actively represented ICOMAA in the building committee.

Even on my 60th birthday, in the festschrift arranged in my honour by my mentees and family, he chaired the event with grace and generosity. He also donated to the education of the children in a free mission primary school owned by my local church, which I had requested in lieu of gifts in celebration of my birthday. Nothing symbolises his heart of service more than these cherished memories.

I must acknowledge the immense support and collaboration of his wife, Dr. Adekemi Otolorin, the immediate past National President of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN). When I went to share the decision to bring Professor Otolorin in as the ICOMAA President, I went with the Deputy Provost, and it was in the presence of his wife who welcomed us warmly and was very supportive. Her wise counsel and thoughtful gestures, were a true source of encouragement. Truly, her support made a real difference in all that we were able to accomplish together.

I pray that as Professor Otolorin steps away from his role as President, he enjoys the fruits of his labour in good health, strength, and happiness. Dear sir, may you live to enjoy the fruit of your labour and see the bountiful manifestations of all you worked for during your tenure. May the journey forward be filled with the joy of witnessing the results of your hard work, dedication, and vision. I also pray for peace, joy, and abundant blessings for you and your family in the years ahead. Amen.

Professor Olayinka Omigbodun FAS,
Professor of Psychiatry &
Founding Director, Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH)

[N/B: Photos reveal the handing over event of Professor Otolorin as he became the ICOMAA WW President in November 2020, he was also the distinguished alumni guest speaker, giving an excellent lecture on the State of Reproductive Health in the Nation. Another teacher of ours Professor Osinusi was the Chairman of the occasion.]

26/10/2024

He Whom the Nation Needs in Higher Service in this Critical Season: Celebrating Professor M. Temitayo Shokunbi FAS, a Visionary, a Builder of Men & Institutions at 70!

Our nation yearns for visionary leaders who will serve the system with sincerity, sacrifice and success as opposed to ‘leaders’ who will serve self, and operate in a selfish, shady manner. Sometimes it appears the latter are the most common. Leaders who will stay on the path of integrity and excellence, and who keep to the books against all odds are rare. Leaders who can withstand the heat and violent winds that blow against those who dare to walk and remain on such paths are unusual. Leaders who empower others to stand tall and strong, knowing that it is in the empowerment of others that their own empowerment and that of their children will endure, are truly visionary and God-sent. Only God is perfect and infallible but as I reflected on the path of the 6th Provost of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan at 70, I am prompted by my conscience to write a short tribute in his honour and ultimately in honour of God who had made him fearfully and wonderfully. For no man can truly function in the way he has without the help and guidance of God.

During his time as Provost, Professor Shokunbi FAS, a great visionary who knew that systems work better with some degree of autonomy and empowerment (much needed in Nigeria) reorganised the financial system in the College such that rather than all funds remaining centrally, the administrative charges from grants had a percentage going to faculties and departments. This he did shortly after he took office. This system has been built upon by successive administrations, ensuring departments and faculties are funded and autonomous with regards to financial matters. This also encouraged grant writing to thrive and built in healthy competition among researchers who know that the more grants they bring in, the more funds would be allocated to their units. This singular act has empowered units in the College and ensured that programmes are kept afloat and even thriving.

History has it that it was during the tenure of Professor Shokunbi FAS that the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association (ICOMAA) was born with Emeritus Professor Oladipo Akinkugbe as pioneer president. The vision of ICOMAA is a great one and we all know what ICOMAA is to the College, a blossoming hedge of beautiful, sweet-smelling flowers of protection, partnership and prosperity. There is much more to be tapped from ICOMAA in the years to come in terms of human, material and financial resources. I dream that someday the alumni will be allowed to run the institutions as we have in world class universities like Harvard. I enjoyed great partnership and encouragement from ICOMAA as provost. Thank you, so much dear Professor MT Shokunbi, for ICOMAA.

Professor Shokunbi was the 1st MacArthur Liaison officer working with the University leadership to manage the wave of grants that came in from the John D and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. As a man who stands for equity and excellence, he organised a selection process for Staff Development Awards. Over 200 staff of the University of Ibadan were able to travel to different parts of the world for varying periods of 3 months to one year to improve their skills. I was privileged to be selected to travel to the Greenwood Institute for Child Health at the University of Leicester for further training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health. Thank you, Professor Shokunbi, for coordinating things so well.

I was also very privileged as a junior faculty to visit the University of Tampere, in Finland on an exchange programme of faculty and students. I travelled with three medical students from the College to Finland and also gave lectures in the University of Tampere on Global Mental Health, a wonderful experience. I was also privileged to receive students from Finland and even had them in my home for a meal while they were in Nigeria.

As I navigated through the landmines and searched for the gold mines in my four years as the first female Provost of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, I had cause to seek and obtain advice from Professor MT Shokunbi several times. Yes, indeed in the multitude of counsel there is safety. I called him several times for counsel. When he felt I was wrong, he would tell me, but always he reached out to help with sincerity of purpose. He spoke his mind such that you always knew where you stood with him. He was also fiercely protective of the College, and I never had cause to doubt his support and love for the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.

At very short notice Professor MT. Shokunbi led the Memorandum Committee of the College of Medicine for the Visitation Panel to the University of Ibadan, a task he performed with excellence, efficiency and sacrifice. Prof. Shokunbi had no personal gains from this task but to showcase his institution and get as much help as possible. At no point did he make us feel, it was a bother, but he remained committed and focused throughout the task. When the Visitation Panel was around, he was right there, leading the way. Thank you so much, sir.

On several occasions in the College, especially when we were to receive dignitaries and high-powered government officials, we would invite our past Provosts to be with us at this time. Whether it was to receive the Chairman of Council of the University of Ibadan, or the accreditation team of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Professor Shokunbi was there with us and this made a lot of difference.

He was the driving force of the forum of past Provosts who provided our administration with much help, support and advice. How can we ever thank our past provosts, rallied together by a visionary leader Prof. MT Shokunbi, to mediate between the University of Ibadan, her College of Medicine and her teaching hospital, the University College Hospital Ibadan on the issue of energy? How can we ever thank our past Provosts for using their own resources to move around and speak for the College?

Thank you so much Professor MT Shokunbi for building the team of Provosts.

On a personal note, God used Professor MT Shokunbi to save my husband’s life following a ghastly road traffic accident in 2005. We are so grateful and blessed that he was on ground to perform the emergency brain surgery that saved his life. We are truly grateful for the talents in him.

Professor MT Shokunbi was able to do so much because he had a doting and loving wife in Professor Wuraola Shokunbi, a distinguished Professor of Haematology, the third and first female president of ICOMAA. We thank God for your lives and say, the word is NOT retirement but a call to higher service in your Nation. Authorities should take note that a visionary, a builder of men and institutions, a much sought-after leader should be brought to the fore before other nations who are well known to take up the best minds, get him.

“But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. Have them serve as judges for the people at all times,”

Through the John D. and Catherine MacArthur Foundation of which you were the 1st University of Ibadan Liaison Officer, I won grants three times, including the one million USA dollar grant to establish the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH) at the University of Ibadan at which I served as pioneer director in its first decade. Over 150 graduates from 14 African countries, with a combined population of approximately 450 million people, were trained in a Master of Science leadership programme in CAMH during that period.

Thank you, sir, for giving of yourself to serve your generation. It is time to move up for greater impact. Great minds like you never retire, it is service to the finish line.

Olayinka Omigbodun FAS
Professor of Psychiatry &
Founding Director, Centre for Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH)

11/10/2024

We are locked in for World Mental Health Day 2024!🔇🗣

The Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH) at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan announces a lineup of events to commemorate World Mental Health Day 2024 yesterday October 10, 2024. Founded with funding from the MacArthur Foundation in 2010 and in partnership with faculty from leading institutions in Africa, Europe, the United States of America and Asia, CCAMH has grown to have a global impact on training, research and service delivery in mental health as we continue to engage with stakeholders through innovative initiatives.

This year’s celebration is packed with activities focused on the importance of mental health in the workplace, with expert opinions from our stakeholders, peer researchers, and mental health experts.

Please join us at these events based on this year’s theme:
Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace:

a) Live Radio Discussion
Date: Monday, 14th October 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Life Radio, 107.5 FM

b) Video Podcast
Date: Wednesday, 16th October 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Platform: YouTube (&WIN )

c) Community Outreach and Interactive Session
Date: Wednesday, 16th October 2024
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: Oke-Are, Ibadan

d) Our Nation’s WEALTH is Powered by Her Citizens’ Collective Mental Health: Video Podcast
Date: Friday, 18th October 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Platform: CCAMH YouTube Platform

Check the accompanying flyer for more details!

The Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH) is a multidisciplinary centre for advocacy, training, research, and service in child and adolescent mental health at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Over the past 12 years, CCAMH has been dedicated to various initiatives that impact stakeholders across Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa and globally. It is proud to host several research grants focused on mental health, including:

Support Comprehensive Care and Empowerment for People Living with Psychosocial Disabilities (SUCCEED): Succeed Africa is an international research consortium that takes a bottom-up approach to investigate and co-produce “what works” for people with psychosis in their communities.

Transforming Access to Care for Serious Mental Disorders (TRANSFORM): This research project addresses the issue of inadequate biomedical care for individuals with serious mental disorders (SMDs) living in slum communities of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). To achieve this, the project fosters collaboration between biomedical practitioners and traditional and faith-based healers, encouraging the referral of people with SMDs to biomedical care for holistic mental healthcare.

Utilising Mathematical Modeling to Tackle Depression & Related Mental Health Conditions Among Adolescent Girls & Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa branded as Women dErive mAthematical modeLs for menTal Health (WEALTH) is a capacity-building project that focuses on developing the skills of modellers particularly women (researchers and policymakers) to develop, refine and communicate mathematical models to promote the uptake of cost-effective interventions that can address mental health challenges, particularly depression, among adolescent girls and young women in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Electronic Caregivers' Skills Training (eCST): This pilot research project focuses on equipping caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders with the skills necessary to help their children improve communication and social skills while managing challenging behaviours.

Implementing Early Mental & Physical Health Detection & Support: Promoting a Whole-School Approach to Health & Well-being (The ISOBAR Project) in Low Resource Settings branded as SHINE: Supporting Healthy livIng and Nutrition in school-age AdolEscents promotes the mental and nutritional health of school-going adolescents aged 12-18 years by co-developing and implementing a composite intervention that addresses mental health and nutritional issues tailored to local contexts..

Understanding the Gendered Impact of COVID-19 on Young Self-Employed Nigerian Women and Co-Producing Solutions that Foster Better Systems and Wellbeing branded as Advancing Resiliency In Self-employed young Women In Nigeria (ARISE&WIN) aims to enhance the resilience of young self-employed women in Nigeria regarding significant disruptive life events, including the COVID-19 pandemic. It has co-developed culturally relevant, context-specific interventions informed by extensive qualitative and quantitative formative research. The study seeks to improve the mental health and overall resilience of self-employed young women through targeted training.

Watch out for more promotional information in the days to come!