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05/12/2025

Oluwabukola Adeoye of the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH) and Other AMARI-II Fellows Spotlighted at Ghana Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Symposium

The African Mental Health Research Initiative (AMARI) is a mental health research capacity-building programme launched in 2015 to build an Africa-led network of future leaders in mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) research. AMARI is currently implementing its second phase, AMARI-II (2023–2027), with funding support from the second phase of the Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training, and Science in Africa (DELTAS Africa) programme, an initiative of the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA) implemented with support from Wellcome and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

AMARI-II recently supported a three-day CPD Symposium on Combating Mental Health in Ghana: Collaborative, Research and Ethical Approaches by Health Professionals. The event was organised by the Catholic Health Professionals’ Guild and brought together mental health practitioners, researchers and students from across West Africa.

During his presentation, Professor Benedict Weobong, the West Africa Hub Director, highlighted the work of several AMARI II fellows. A key moment for CCAMH was the spotlight on Oluwabukola Adeoye, an AMARI II doctoral fellow at the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH) at the University of Ibadan. Her research focuses on guided bibliotherapy for adolescents with mild to moderate behavioural problems. This study offers a simple and evidence-based approach that can support young people in communities with limited access to mental health services.

Oluwabukola Adeoye’s doctoral research as an AMARI-II fellow at the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH), University of Ibadan, is guided by an outstanding team of supervisors. Her primary supervisor is Prof. Olayinka Omigbodun, Professor of Psychiatry and Founding Director of CCAMH, with expertise in Child and Youth Psychiatry and Women’s Mental Health. Her co-supervisors include Prof. Cornelius C. Ani, Adjunct Professor at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Imperial College London, specialising in Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Dr. Olayinka Abimbola Egbokhare, Associate Professor in Communication and Language Arts at the University of Ibadan, with expertise in Gender Communication, Language Arts, and Gender-Based Violence; and Dr. Zoe Moula, Lecturer in Mental Health at King’s College London, Deputy Chair of the Royal Society for Public Health-Arts, Health and Wellbeing Steering Committee, and Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Art Therapy, specialising in arts therapies, school-based and nature-based mental health interventions.

The West Africa Hub Director also spotlighted the work of other AMARI II fellows across the region. They are:
• Dr Kenneth Adde, a postdoctoral fellow from the University of Ghana, is conducting research on strengthening mental healthcare service preparedness.
• Bernard Owusu Afriyie, a doctoral fellow from the University of Ghana, is examining the mental health of young people living with Type 1 diabetes.
• Sarah Conteh, a doctoral fellow from the University of Makeni in Sierra Leone, is studying the increasing burden of mental health disorders among children and adolescents. Sarah is a CCAMH alumnus (Set 4 on the Master of Science in CAMH), a member of the set from Sierra Leone, one of several from across the continent of Africa who received funding from the John D. & Catherine T MacArthur Foundation grant to undergo studies in CCAMH.

Prof. Weobong’s session, which focused on research gaps, proven interventions and the role of collaboration in advancing mental health in Ghana, received strong engagement from participants and encouraged the use of research evidence in clinical practice.

The symposium, held online from 20–22 November 2025, offered six CPD points and created a platform for sharing African-led research and practical approaches to improving mental health care.

CCAMH is proud to see Oluwabukola Adeoye and Dr Sarah Conteh’s work recognised and acknowledges the critical role AMARI-II continues to play in strengthening mental health research capacity across West Africa.

05/12/2025

The WEALTH Team Conducts Orientation for Policymakers from the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion Joining the WEALTH Course

As part of efforts to advance the implementation of the Utilizing Mathematical Modelling to Tackle Depression and Related Mental Health Conditions among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa project, branded as Women dErive mAthematical modeLs for menTal Health (WEALTH), the WEALTH Team paid a courtesy and training visit to the Office of Mr. Olutoye Diya Ogunjimi, Director, Women’s Programmes, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Oyo State on Friday, 7th November, 2025.

The purpose of the visit was to conduct the WEALTH Course training orientation at the Ministry for its nominated representatives who will participate in the WEALTH Project. The Introductory WEALTH Course is an online course that trains researchers and policymakers in the use of mathematical modelling to address depression and related conditions in Sub-Saharan African countries. The Ministry nominated Mr Olutoye Diya Ogunjimi and Mrs Olafunmilayo Adebukola Akinpelu, Assistant Director and Head of Unit, Gender (2015–present), to take part in the training to strengthen policymakers' engagement within the project and enhance cross-sector collaboration for mental health research and intervention.

During the session, Dr. Rita Tamambang, WEALTH Postdoctoral Fellow, provided a comprehensive overview of the project, detailing its background, objectives, and milestones achieved so far. She explained that the WEALTH Project is a capacity-building initiative aimed at women researchers and policymakers in Sub-Saharan Africa. The project focuses on equipping participants to develop, refine, interpret and evaluate mathematical models that would inform clinically effective and cost-effective interventions addressing depression and related mental health conditions among adolescent girls and young women.

In her presentation, Dr. Tamambang discussed the background of the project, noting that mental health conditions account for about 10% of the global disease burden among adolescents, with adolescent girls and young women being three times more likely than their male counterparts to experience depression and other related mental illnesses. She highlighted that WEALTH seeks to build a critical mass of women researchers and policymakers who can apply mathematical modelling to shape mental health interventions and strengthen policy responses.

She went on to present the Project Workplan, outlining the various components including curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, student recruitment, research uptake and communications, and data management. Dr. Tamambang described how the project was co-produced through stakeholder inception meetings and curriculum development workshops that brought together mathematical modellers, statisticians, policymakers, mental health and gender experts, and social scientists to jointly define the training content and delivery structure.

In discussing the Research Plan and Methodology, she emphasised the project’s focus on developing nine training modules, including Basic Mathematics and Mathematical Modelling, Spatial Modelling, Epidemiological Principles, Brain and Mental Health, Gender Studies, and Health Economics. The nine modules are: Basic Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Application of Mathematical Modelling in Practice and Policy, Basic Statistics and Statistical Modelling, Spatial Modelling, Brain and Mental Health, Epidemiological Principles, Gender Studies, Health Economics, and Academic Writing and Stakeholder Engagement. These modules are designed to promote interdisciplinary learning and strengthen women professionals' ability to use data-driven approaches in policy formulation.

Dr. Tamambang also reviewed the progress and milestones achieved to date, including the successful stakeholder inception meeting held in December 2023, the completion of two curriculum development workshops, and the recruitment of trainee researchers and policymakers across participating countries. She underscored the project’s emphasis on co-production, demonstrating how sustained stakeholder participation has guided the project through its development stages. She concluded her session by introducing the course directors, highlighting their expertise and leadership roles in psychiatry and modelling.

Following her presentation, Simeon Olaoye, Project Manager I, provided a detailed overview of the research activities carried out to date on the project and the structure of the WEALTH Course. He elaborated on the recruitment of trainee researchers and policymakers from across 19 African countries, including participants from diverse professional backgrounds.

Mr Olaoye presented the course structure, explaining that the training is divided into three phases: a four-week introductory phase, a five-month intensive training phase, and a 12-month research-intensive phase. He further described how the course modules are structured to build progressively from foundational concepts in mathematics and statistics to applied modelling and research communication. The aim, he noted, is to enable participants to connect mathematical concepts to real-world public health challenges, develop models that capture the essential features of complex systems, and ultimately translate research insights into actionable policy recommendations.

Thereafter, Oluwatosin Ogundipe, Project Manager II, guided the participants through a practical session on navigating the Moodle learning platform, demonstrating how the online course materials and assessments are structured and how participants can engage with the content and facilitators throughout the training period. The team also discussed expected deliverables from the training phase, highlighting how participants’ involvement would contribute to broader project outcomes, particularly by shaping mental health policies and gender-responsive interventions through evidence generated by mathematical modelling.

In his remarks, Mr. Ogunjimi thanked the team for their presentation and expressed the willingness of the team to participate actively on the WEALTH Project. He emphasised his interest in Spatial Modelling, noting his background in Geography. He talked about the usefulness of data analytics and mapping tools in the Ministry's work. He mentioned that work in their Ministry is expected to happen mainly in the field rather than in an office. He also highlighted some of the things the participants will need to ensure their success in the WEALTH course. This provided the team with the opportunity to finalise their NEEDs Assessment, ensuring policymakers have a stress-free participation during the course.

At the close of the orientation, the nominated policymakers, Mr. Olutoye Diya Ogunjimi and Mrs. Olafunmilayo Adebukola Akinpelu, completed a pre-training knowledge assessment, designed to provide a baseline understanding of participants’ current knowledge levels. This will enable the project team to track learning progress and measure capacity-building outcomes upon completion of the course.

Mr. Ogunjimi and Mrs. Akinpelu were joined by colleagues from the Ministry, Mr. Kehinde Philip Oladokun and Ms. Oluwatoyin Oni, who also participated in the session.

The WEALTH Team was led by Dr. Rita Tamambang, Postdoctoral Fellow, and included Simeon Olaoye (Project Manager I), Oluwatosin Ogundipe (Project Manager II), Okeogheneteno Ikime (Learning Manager and Research Associate), and Oluwaseun Abimbola (Communications and Research Uptake Manager).

The visit provided an opportunity to introduce the project objectives, promote partnership with the Ministry of Women Affairs, and prepare its representatives for meaningful participation in the WEALTH Course. The orientation ended on a cheery note, with both teams reaffirming their commitment to promoting women’s mental health through innovative, evidence-based approaches grounded in mathematical modelling.

Picture References
Picture 1: A group picture of WEALTH Team with officials of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion

Picture 2: Mr. Olutoye Diya Ogunjimi, Director, Women Programme, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Oyo State in conversation with Mrs. Olafunmilayo Adebukola Akinpelu, Assistant Director and Head of Unit, Gender (2015–present)

Picture 3: Dr. Rita Tamambang talking about the research activities of the WEALTH Core Team during her presentation.

Picture 4: A cross-room view of Mr. Ogunjimi’s office while Project Manager, Simeon Olaoye (standing), was making his presentation

Picture 5: Geographical spread of participants on the WEALTH Project

Picture 6: Oluwatosin Ogundipe, Project Manager II, explaining how participants on the WEALTH Course can navigate the Moodle Platform

Picture 7: Mrs. Akinpelu taking the pre-screening test after the end of the WEALTH team presentation during the orientation visit

Picture 8: Souvenir presented from the Ministry by Mr. Ogunjimi to all visiting members of the WEALTH Team

05/12/2025

Africa Centres for Disease Control (CDC) Officials Begin WEALTH Course Onboarding and Introductory Engagement with the WEALTH Team

The WEALTH Project Team held an introductory onboarding session with representatives of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) as they have commenced their participation in the WEALTH Course. The virtual meeting brought together technical officers from the Africa CDC headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and members of the WEALTH Core Team based at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. The meeting and interactions held on Tuesday, 4th November, 2025.

Africa CDC officials present were Mr Sesay Umaru, Technical Officer for Injury Prevention and Control, and Dr Meley, Division Support Officer for Non-Communicable Diseases, Mental Health and Injury. Dr Iyeyinka K**i Mensah, Postdoctoral Fellow I, Dr. Rita Tamambang, Postdoctoral Fellow II, Mr. Simeon Olaoye, Project Manager I, and Ms. Oluwatosin Ogundipe, Project Manager II represented the WEALTH Team.

The meeting began with introductions from both sides, enabling participants to establish context for their collaboration. The Africa CDC representatives described their backgrounds in mental health, public health programming, policy design and injury prevention, and noted their enthusiasm to join the WEALTH Training Programme.

The WEALTH Team then provided an overview of the project. WEALTH is a three-year capacity-building and research initiative funded by the Gates Foundation and implemented at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. The project seeks to strengthen the capacity of early to mid-career researchers and policymakers across Sub-Saharan Africa to apply mathematical modelling to depression and related mental health conditions affecting adolescent girls and young women. The project has recruited 167 participants from 18 countries across the continent, following a competitive application process.

Detailed Presentation on Course Structure and Expectations
Mr Olaoye delivered a comprehensive presentation on the structure of the WEALTH Course. He explained that the programme is divided into three key components:
• A four-week introductory phase
• A five-month intensive coursework phase
• A research and mentorship phase lasting twelve to eighteen months

Participants will study nine modules covering mathematical modelling, statistical analysis, epidemiological principles, spatial analysis, brain and mental health, gender studies, health economics and academic writing. They will be required to complete assignments, tests and a final research project that culminates in a publication and a policy brief. The modelling aspects of the course are taught using the R software environment, with full technical assistance provided.

The Africa CDC representatives were able to clarify questions regarding data availability, the use of the R software and how they would integrate into the existing cohort.

At the close of the session, the WEALTH Team invited the Africa CDC participants to complete a short pre-training screening test. This test has been administered to all newly admitted trainees and is designed to assess baseline knowledge across introductory areas of the course. The Africa CDC officials agreed to complete the screening test the following day, after which they will receive their Moodle login details and begin the introductory training phase.

Both teams concluded the meeting by reaffirming their commitment to collaboration. The African CDC officials’ participation is expected to strengthen collective efforts to improve mental health outcomes for adolescent girls and young women and enhance evidence-informed decision-making across the continent.

25/11/2025

Evaluating the Role of Mathematical Modelling in Health Research

In the WEALTH Project Online Training, Professor Oyindamola B Yusuf, Professor of Biostatistics and Co-Principal Investigator of the WEALTH Project, explains the power of mathematical modelling in health research. In the Evaluating the Role of Mathematical Modelling in Health Research training video, she notes that a model is simply a simplified version of something complex, just as a doll represents a real baby. In other words, mathematical models help us mimic real-world phenomena and conduct experiments without human subjects, allowing us to explore solutions safely through numbers.

From its beginnings in 1760 with Daniel Bernoulli, Mathematical Modelling has grown into a vital research tool. It enables researchers to identify critical parameters, predict outcomes, and assess cost-effectiveness in health interventions. It is not the answer but a tool that guides decision-making and strengthens our ability to respond to challenges such as mental health conditions among adolescents.

25/11/2025

Introduction to the WEALTH Course

Participants of the WEALTH Project Online Training from 19 Sub-Saharan Africa countries are exploring how mental health is linked not only to individual well-being but also to national development. In her Introduction to the WEALTH training video, the Principal Investigator of the WEALTH Project, Prof. Olayinka Omigbodun, highlights that mental health conditions account for *10% of the global disease burden among adolescents and reminds us that “Nothing for us without us.”* She wants us to place adolescent girls and young women at the centre of interventions for depression, ensuring women lead solutions for mental health challenges across Africa.

12/11/2025

Webinar Invitation | Early Intervention in Psychosis Across the World

Topic: Early Intervention in Psychosis Across the World: Much done, much more to do
Speaker: Professor Swaran Singh
Professor Singh is the Principal Investigator of the TRANSFORM (Transforming Access to Care for Serious Mental Disorders in Slums) study and leads the team at the University of Warwick. TRANSFORM is a multi-country research project aimed at improving access to mental health care for people living with serious mental disorders in urban slums. The Nigerian arm of the project is domiciled at the Centre for Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH), University of Ibadan. Swaran Singh is Professor of Social and Community Psychiatry, Director of the Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing Research at the University of Warwick and a practising clinical psychiatrist. He trained both in India and the UK and has wide-ranging expertise in global mental health. He has led several large-scale international projects in both high- and low- and middle-income countries within time and budget.

Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Time: 17:00–19:00 (UK time)
To sign up for your invitation, click here: https://event.eu.on24.com/wcc/r/8000138972/5C27A9F2F9D708B331B9ABA3986B5A25?partnerref=Joe

04/11/2025

"There is also an urgent need to further investigate universal and selected mental health interventions to ensure healthy school environments for every child." Bella-Awusah et al, 2020, Lancet Child Adolesc Health.

Please Join Us for the Symposium on School Mental Health (see details in the flier). Link to Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88089425027?pwd=54GbfXBXb9zGyIUZJekSivbbobsIRh.

25/10/2025

The Psychology of Prosperity: How Children’s Mental Health Shapes a Nation’s Future

Our Founding Director, Professor Olayinka Omigbodun, FAS, was featured on State Affairs with Edmund Obilo in the “Leadership in Nigeria” segment, where she discussed how children’s mental health forms the foundation of societal growth and development. Drawing from her 592nd Inaugural Lecture at the University of Ibadan, titled “Our Children’s Mental Health, Our Nation’s Wealth,” she highlighted how early life experiences and nurturing environments influence brain development, emotional resilience, and cognitive potential.

In this conversation, Professor Omigbodun emphasised that mental health is an essential component of overall health and that optimal childhood development requires supportive families, healthy maternal mental health, and enabling educational and social environments. She introduced the concepts of Mental Wealth and Brain Capital as scientific frameworks that show how investments in children’s mental well-being strengthen a nation’s intellectual and creative capacity.

Listen to the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/Jt0bam2fBaU?si=bbXS96-AOjoz9w7d

13/10/2025

Additional Copies of the Inaugural Lecture titled “Our Children’s Mental Health, Our Nation’s Wealth” Delivered by Professor Olayinka Omigbodun FAS, Now Available at the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH), College of Medicine, University of Ibadan

We are pleased to inform you that additional copies of the 592nd Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ibadan, delivered by the Founding Director of the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH), College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Professor Olayinka Omigbodun FAS, are now available. Unfortunately, the initially printed 300 copies sold out on the day the lecture was delivered, and most who attended indicated they were unable to get a copy. In addition, several professionals unable to attend or who attended virtually had requested copies.

In response to this overwhelming demand, CCAMH has produced additional copies for those who wish to own this insightful and inspiring publication, which explores the state of child and adolescent mental health in Nigeria and across Africa, drawing on decades of research, advocacy, and practice.

Watch the Full Lecture on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYxwXMPod5c&t=5s

The printed version expands on key themes shared during the lecture, including:

· Building systems of care that prioritise early detection, prevention, and school-based mental health.
· Investing in the mental health of families and communities as the foundation of national well-being.
· Bringing to the fore the link between children’s mental health and the Nation’s wealth.

Copies are now available at the CCAMH office. To reserve your copies, kindly contact us via text message, WhatsApp, or email using the details below.
Phone Numbers: 234-8109854936, 234-9121600300
Email: ccamhresearchgrants@gmail.com

Thank you for your continued interest and support for child and adolescent mental health.

Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH)
College of Medicine, University of Ibadan

10/10/2025

Community Engagement at the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH), University of Ibadan, to Commemorate World Mental Health Day 2025!
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To mark World Mental Health Day 2025, the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH), College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, held a community engagement event focusing on self-employed women under the theme: “Access to Resources: Mental Health of Self-employed Women in Catastrophes and Emergencies.”
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The engagement was led by Oluwabukola Adeoye, an African Mental Health Research Initiative (AMARI)-II Fellow who is a PhD candidate at CCAMH. The event aimed to improve access to information and tools that protect the mental well-being of self-employed women during emergencies, whether business, family or health related. Drawing on findings from the Advancing Resiliency in Self-employed young Women in Nigeria (ARISE&WIN) Project, a research initiative at CCAMH funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), capacity-building sessions were held to equip community stakeholders supporting these women.
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In attendance were representatives from the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs, the Centre for Women in Informal and Unpaid Employment, Community Health Workers, Farmers and Traders. They were trained to provide psychological first aid to self-employed women experiencing psychological distress.
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Below are the highlights and talking points from the training:
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⦁ Sessions on Emergencies and Their Impact on Mental Health
⦁ Training Sessions on How to Provide Psychological First Aid
⦁ Sessions on Coping Skills through Digital Storytelling

We are grateful to all participants and community partners for their active engagement and commitment to improving mental health support for self-employed women. At CCAMH, we will continue to promote resilience, inclusion and well-being across communities.
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Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, University of Ibadan

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