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Join Us Description

Research

Criteria:
  • African or African diaspora member
  • Having a PhD degree or a master's degree + 4 publications in international, peer-reviewed journal
  • Mental Health connected fields (Psychiatry, medicine, neurology, neuroscience, mental health nursing, clinical/counseling psychology, clinical social work, and anthropology)
  • A strong commitment to advance mental health in Africa through research
  • A 3-page CV and 1-page motivation letter (PDF)

Practitioners

Criteria:
  • African or African diaspora member
  • Having professional training or certification in psychology, psychiatry, psychiatric nursing, counseling, or social work
  • Working in mental health care or psychosocial services
  • A strong commitment to advance mental health care provision in your country/area
  • A 3-page CV and 1-page motivation letter (PDF)

Lived Experience

Criteria:
  • African (based in Africa)
  • Living with a mental illness or having a family member who lives with a mental illness
  • A strong commitment to advocate for the rights and well-being of people living with mental illness

Community Ambassador

Criteria:
  • African (based in Africa)
  • A passion to promote mental well-being in your community
  • A strong commitment to treat all people with respect and dignity