Event Schedule

Join us for the official launch of Mental Health Week with keynote speakers, personal testimonials, and a cultural performance celebrating mental wellness.

Explore the reality of depression in The Gambia, its symptoms, and how community support can make a difference in recovery.

Learn about different types of anxiety disorders, coping strategies, and how to support loved ones experiencing anxiety.

Discover approaches to trauma recovery, including traditional and modern healing practices that respect Gambian cultural contexts.

Address substance use disorders with a focus on understanding, harm reduction, and available support services.

Celebrate neurodiversity and learn about conditions like ADHD, autism, and learning differences from a strength-based perspective.

Challenge myths about psychosis and schizophrenia while learning about early intervention and support systems.

Focus on the unique mental health needs of children and adolescents, with special sessions for parents, teachers, and young people.

Explore how gender influences mental health experiences and access to care in Gambian society.

Reflect on the week's learnings and commit to ongoing mental health advocacy with a community celebration and resource fair.