Connecting minds, accelerating progress.
Working together to shape mental health care in Africa and the diaspora.
A hub of resources and a community of experts to lean on.
The Africa Global Mental Health Institute (AGMHI) offers a human-centered platform for mental health professionals in Africa and the diaspora to learn, collaborate, and build valuable industry connections.
We support the advancement of mental health care in Africa through four key domains: research, training & education, clinical care delivery, and advocacy & policy.
The AGMHI is led by world-renowned institutions.
Our impact
13
educational webinars for health practitioners and the public
80%
of members practice in African countries
mental health professionals in the AGMHI network
600+
years of accelerating the capacity for mental health care in Africa
8
active working groups aligned with the domains of the AGMHI
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“I was amazed at how people from different backgrounds with unique challenges are able to come together for common cause, a greater good.”
“The right balance between research, clinical, and personal experiences and applications in the mental health space.”
“I am now able to better understand how to put together my research protocol and what's expected of me.”
Our community consists of mental health experts in Africa and around the globe.
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The AGMHI brings together clinicians and researchers to share expertise, make valuable connections, and expand the capacity for mental health care.
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Advocates and educators share knowledge and provide mental health training and resources to our community.
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Policymakers collaborate and have access to invaluable research and expertise.
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Students and trainees in the mental health field learn from experts and get the support they need to expedite their training.
Support the AGMHI
The AGMHI is co-located within the Departments of Psychiatry at Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in Boston, USA and the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa. We rely on support from donors to provide low-cost (often free) resources to mental health professionals leading the charge to improve mental health care across Africa and the diaspora.
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