Africans for Mental Health

19/06/2026

05/06/2026

💙 June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.

As Africans for Mental Health (AFMH) enters its 9th year of service and impact, we're asking our community to help spread awareness about su***de prevention.

In partnership with Sheppard Pratt, we're offering FREE QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Su***de Prevention Trainings to help individuals recognize warning signs and respond when someone may be in crisis.

This month, we're challenging you to share this training opportunity with 9 men every week throughout June.

Too often, men struggle in silence and may not seek support until they are in crisis. Learning how to recognize warning signs and respond effectively can save lives.

💜 QPR teaches participants how to:
✔ Recognize the warning signs of a su***de crisis
✔ Question, persuade, and refer someone to help
✔ Respond quickly and confidently in moments that matter

The training is open to all individuals 18 years and older and is especially valuable for family caregivers, community members, faith leaders, educators, and anyone who wants to support others.

📌 Register here: africansformentalhealth.org/trainings

📢 This June, share this opportunity with 9 men this week—and 9 more each week throughout the month.

**Can we count on you?**

💙 Comment below and tag 9 men who would benefit from this opportunity.

📢 Then share this post to help us reach even more fathers, brothers, sons, friends, colleagues, mentors, and community leaders during Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.

Together, we can help create communities where men know they are seen, supported, and encouraged to seek help when they need it.



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💜 As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminded that su***de prevention is a community responsibility.

Join our FREE QPR Su***de Prevention Trainings in partnership with Sheppard Pratt and learn how to recognize and respond to someone in crisis with confidence and care.

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer — three simple but powerful steps that can help save a life.

These trainings are open to all individuals 18 years and older and are especially valuable for:
✨ Family caregivers
✨ Community members
✨ Faith and community leaders
✨ Anyone who wants to support others during difficult moments

💡 In this 90-minute virtual training, you’ll learn:
💜 How to recognize the warning signs of a su***de crisis
💜 How to question, persuade, and refer someone to help
💜 How to respond quickly and confidently in moments that matter

Next Training Dates:

📅 May 28, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST

📅 June 30, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST

📅 July 21, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST

📅 August 13, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST

📌 Register here: africanformentalhealth.org/trainings

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05/06/2026

💙 June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.

As Africans for Mental Health (AFMH) enters its 9th year of service and impact, we're inviting our community to help us reach more men with mental health education and support.

In partnership with Sheppard Pratt, we're offering FREE Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings designed to equip individuals with the skills to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health challenges.

This month, we're challenging you to **share this training opportunity with 9 men every week throughout June.**

Whether it's a father, brother, son, husband, friend, colleague, coach, mentor, or faith leader, your invitation could help someone gain the knowledge and confidence to support themselves and others.

💚 Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to:
✔ Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
✔ Support adults experiencing distress
✔ Connect individuals to appropriate resources
✔ Approach difficult conversations with confidence and care

Our FREE trainings are open to all individuals 18 years and older and include a 3-year Mental Health First Aider certification.

📌 Register here: africansformentalhealth.org/trainings

📢 This June, share this opportunity with 9 men this week—and 9 more each week throughout the month.

**Can we count on you?**

💙 Comment below and tag 9 men who would benefit from this opportunity.

📢 Then share this post to help us reach even more fathers, brothers, sons, friends, colleagues, mentors, and community leaders during Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.

supporting

As Africans for Mental Health (AFMH) approaches 9 years of community impact on May 31, we remain committed to equipping individuals and families with practical mental health support skills during Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond. 💚

Family caregivers and community members are often the first to notice when someone is struggling — and the first to offer support.

Join our FREE Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings in partnership with Sheppard Pratt.

Adult MHFA helps participants recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges and substance use concerns in adults.

💡 What You’ll Learn
💚 How to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
💚 How to support adults experiencing distress
💚 How to connect individuals to appropriate professional and community resources
💚 How to approach conversations with confidence, empathy, and care

✔ 2 hours self-paced pre-work completed a week before training
✔ 6 hours live instructor-led training over two days
✔ Open to all over 18 years old
🎓 Participants receive a 3-year Mental Health First Aider certification

Next Training Dates:
📅 June 16–17, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
📅 July 28–29, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
📅 August 25–26, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
📅 September 23–24, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

📌 Register here: africansformentalhealth.org/trainings

05/06/2026

💙 June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.

As Africans for Mental Health (AFMH) enters its 9th year of service and impact, we're inviting our community to help us reach more men with mental health education and support.

This month, we're challenging you to share this Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training opportunity with 9 men every week throughout June.

Whether it's a father, brother, son, husband, friend, colleague, coach, mentor, or faith leader, your invitation could help someone gain the knowledge and confidence to recognize mental health challenges and support others.

💚 Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to:
✔ Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
✔ Support adults experiencing distress
✔ Connect individuals to appropriate resources
✔ Approach difficult conversations with confidence and care

Our FREE MHFA trainings are open to all individuals 18 years and older and include a 3-year Mental Health First Aider certification.

📌 Register here: africansformentalhealth.org/trainings

📢 This June, share this opportunity with 9 men this week—and 9 more each week throughout the month.

Can we count on you?

💙 Comment below and tag 9 men who would benefit from this opportunity.

📢 Then share this post to help us reach even more fathers, brothers, sons, friends, colleagues, mentors, and community leaders during Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.

supporting

As Africans for Mental Health (AFMH) approaches 9 years of community impact on May 31, we remain committed to equipping individuals and families with practical mental health support skills during Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond. 💚

Family caregivers and community members are often the first to notice when someone is struggling — and the first to offer support.

Join our FREE Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings in partnership with Sheppard Pratt.

Adult MHFA helps participants recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges and substance use concerns in adults.

💡 What You’ll Learn
💚 How to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
💚 How to support adults experiencing distress
💚 How to connect individuals to appropriate professional and community resources
💚 How to approach conversations with confidence, empathy, and care

✔ 2 hours self-paced pre-work completed a week before training
✔ 6 hours live instructor-led training over two days
✔ Open to all over 18 years old
🎓 Participants receive a 3-year Mental Health First Aider certification

Next Training Dates:
📅 June 16–17, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
📅 July 28–29, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
📅 August 25–26, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
📅 September 23–24, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

📌 Register here: africansformentalhealth.org/trainings

28/05/2026

Africans for Mental Health is pleased to share the upcoming Nation Health Summit 2026, organized by Nation Media Group under the theme, “Positioning East Africa as a Center for Healthcare Excellence.”

The summit will bring together healthcare leaders, policymakers, innovators, researchers, investors, and practitioners to explore transformative ideas, strategic partnerships, and innovative solutions shaping the future of healthcare across East Africa.

The event features an exceptional lineup of speakers and industry leaders, including:

🔹 Ms. Mary Muriuki — Ministry of Health, Kenya
🔹 Dr. Brenda Obondo — Kenya Medical Association
🔹 Dr. Vinod Guptan — Kenya Healthcare Federation
🔹 Geoffrey Odundo — Nation Media Group, PLC
🔹 Harrison Muiru — Smart Applications International Ltd
🔹 Dr. Lister Onsongo — Nursing Council of Kenya
🔹 Dr. Musa Nyandusi, OGW — Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS)
🔹 Dr. Sara Omaya Agak — Nairobi Hospice
🔹 Dr. Damaris Matoke-Muhia — Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
🔹 Professor Samson Kinyanjui — KEMRI - Wellcome Trust
🔹 Dr. Vundi Ogola — Mathari National Teaching & Referral Hospital
🔹 Dr. Reuben Okoma — The Nairobi Hospital
🔹 Dr. Ernest Wandera — KEMRI
🔹 Ben Siele — AGC Tenwek Hospital
🔹 Dr. Noelle Orata — The Pathology Network
🔹 Roy Bore MSc, FCCA — HealthX Africa
🔹Dr Elijah Matolo — Chairman, Nairobi Division, Kenya Medical Association
🔹 Prof. Edwin Kimagia Mogere — Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi/AKS Kenya
🔹 Millicent Otulo Orera — SafeCare
🔹 Dr. William K. Olwit — The Nairobi West Hospital
🔹 Albert Ogendi — The Luton Hospital
🔹 Dr. Evelyn Wangari — Ministry of Health
🔹 Joe Maina — Sunview Medipro International LTD
🔹 Ms. Joy Kiguta — Savannah Informatics
🔹 Prof. Obimbo Moses, MD, Ph.D. — University of Nairobi
🔹 Dr. Jeremiah Gathirwa — KEMRI
🔹 Dr. Bindu Madhavi Boddupalli — Mount Kenya University (MKU)
🔹 Dr. Fred Mutisya — Medical Doctor & AI Consultant
🔹 Dr. Matiko Riro — Savannah Global Health Institute (SGHI)
🔹 Dr. Jacob Shabani — Aga Khan University Hospital

As conversations around healthcare transformation continue to evolve, mental health remains an important pillar in building inclusive and people-centered healthcare systems across Africa.

📅 Thursday, May 28 & Friday, May 29, 2026
📍 Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Free Entry

🔗 Register now: https://engage.nationmedia.com/zs/WSCZnw

27/05/2026

💜 As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminded that su***de prevention is a community responsibility.

Join our FREE QPR Su***de Prevention Trainings in partnership with Sheppard Pratt and learn how to recognize and respond to someone in crisis with confidence and care.

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer — three simple but powerful steps that can help save a life.

These trainings are open to all individuals 18 years and older and are especially valuable for:
✨ Family caregivers
✨ Community members
✨ Faith and community leaders
✨ Anyone who wants to support others during difficult moments

💡 In this 90-minute virtual training, you’ll learn:
💜 How to recognize the warning signs of a su***de crisis
💜 How to question, persuade, and refer someone to help
💜 How to respond quickly and confidently in moments that matter

Next Training Dates:

📅 May 28, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST

📅 June 30, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST

📅 July 21, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST

📅 August 13, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST

📌 Register here: africanformentalhealth.org/trainings

***dePrevention

27/05/2026

As Africans for Mental Health (AFMH) approaches 9 years of community impact on May 31, we remain committed to equipping individuals and families with practical mental health support skills during Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond. 💚

Family caregivers and community members are often the first to notice when someone is struggling — and the first to offer support.

Join our FREE Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings in partnership with Sheppard Pratt.

Adult MHFA helps participants recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges and substance use concerns in adults.

💡 What You’ll Learn
💚 How to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
💚 How to support adults experiencing distress
💚 How to connect individuals to appropriate professional and community resources
💚 How to approach conversations with confidence, empathy, and care

✔ 2 hours self-paced pre-work completed a week before training
✔ 6 hours live instructor-led training over two days
✔ Open to all over 18 years old
🎓 Participants receive a 3-year Mental Health First Aider certification

Next Training Dates:
📅 June 16–17, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
📅 July 28–29, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
📅 August 25–26, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
📅 September 23–24, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

📌 Register here: africansformentalhealth.org/trainings

20/05/2026

What an amazing day for mental wellness! 🌿🚶🏾‍♀️

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Africans for Mental Health and Team Conquerors showed up in full force for the Mental Wellness Walk at Karura Forest, Gate C — hosted by Chiromo Hospital Group & Rural Electrification & Renewable Energy Corporation - Kenya (REREC) as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.

From the beginner-friendly nature walk, to the AFMH Mantra Challenge, to picnic conversations under the trees — every step was about community, healing, and showing up for each other.

Some highlights:
📸 Smiles + Real talk about mental wellness during the walk
🎥 Team Conquerors capturing the AFMH Mantra Challenge
🌳 New connections made over shared snacks and stories
🐕 Even pets and bikes joined the movement!

For 8 years, Team Conquerors has walked for mental health and su***de prevention. This year felt extra special as AFMH steps into our 9th year of impact.

Our AFMH Mantra:
“I am Africans for Mental Health and my journey to Mental Wellness is Going for Walks.”

Thank you to Chiromo Hospital Group, REREC, every volunteer, parent, and participant who made it safe, joyful, and meaningful. And to Team Conquerors Kenya — you continue to inspire us.

Swipe through the photos to feel the energy 👇🏾

We’re already counting down to the next one. Because mental health is community health.

Who walked with us? Tag yourself! Who’s joining next time? 🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♂️