Mental Health Data Prize-Africa

Happening now! Join our X-Space: "Co-creating the Future of Africa's Mental Health Research" 🔗 lnkd.in/drqWZ7Kc Be part of the conversation shaping mental health through data and collaboration across the continent. #MentalHealthAfrica #DataForMentalHealth

Academic credentials matter, but lived experience is key to shaping impactful research. Collaborating with lived experience experts on #MHDPA brought fresh insights that transformed our approach and outcomes. Together, we advance #KnowledgeEquity & #MentalHealthInnovation.

At #SAPRIN2025, @ChristineGer22 won Best Oral Presentation for “Communicating Research for Impact: Lessons from the #MHDPA Initiative. She also reconnected with #MHDPA finalists @_Gangaidzo, Augustine Khumalo & Andrew Boulle. #APHRCResearch #EvidenceToPolicy

#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #MentalHealthAfrica #MHDPA

#MHDPA team extends a huge thank you to our incredible speakers: @wambui_mwania @skmuyingo @Rixpoet @maryben_omollo @jkabukye Your insights made our Twitter Space on “Co-Creating the Future of Africa’s Mental Health Research” truly impactful. #LivedExperience #MentalHealth

Join the #MHDPA team this Friday, June 20, for an important conversation on the future of mental health research in Africa! 🔸Time: 2:30–4:00 PM EAT 🔸Hosted by Mental Health Data Prize Africa Let's explore how data can drive inclusive change. #DataForChange #WeAreAfrica

Last Friday, @aphrc & @wellcometrust hosted the virtual inception meeting for #MHDPA, bringing together grantees & experts from across Africa. The kickoff set the stage for Phase II, of an exciting journey to transform mental health through evidence and innovation.

Meet the team behind Mental Health Innovation through Data & Tech, a winning #MHDPA project led by Dr. Tom Osborn. They are using data & digital tools to scale youth mental health support across Africa. Watch here: youtu.be/d3XBgLLoZso #YouthMentalHealth #TechForGood

Meet the team behind PAMHoYA, a winning #MHDPA project! Led by @_Gangaidzo and team, the initiative aims to amplify youth voices in mental health through data-driven action. Watch: youtu.be/d3XBgLLoZso #YouthMentalHealth #DataForDevelopment #AfricaHealthData

The #MHDPA team is excited to spotlight a winning project: "NLP for Mental Health Service Improvement in Africa," led by @j_nabende and team. Watch the overview: youtu.be/ClNA8yOjZis #InnovationInMentalHealth #DSWB #APHRC

Who are People with Lived Experience (PLEs), and why do their voices matter in mental health research? #MHDPA is shifting from research about people to research with them, bringing PLEs into every stage to co-create solutions based on real lives. #InclusiveResearch #CoCreation

How do societal pressures shape youth mental health over time? Meet the brilliant minds behind CO-LUMINATE, a winning #MentalHealthDataAfrica project led by @xanthehunt and team. Watch: youtu.be/iNBkyNWTo1M #YouthMentalHealth #DataForChange #APHRC #Wellcome

Meet one of the #MHDPA challenge-winning teams behind the project "Leveraging Existing Datasets to Understand Mental Health in Rural & Urban Malawi." Led by @Owen_Nkoka & team. Insights for impactful MH interventions: shorturl.at/94zL0 #MentalHealth #DataForDevelopment

The @aphrc in partnership with @wellcometrust is just a few hours away from unveiling the winners of the #MHDPAChallenge! Who will take the top spot? Stay tuned for the big reveal! 📅 Save the date: April 15, 2025 #InnovationForImpact #MentalHealth #WeAreAfrica

Join us at 2:30 PM (EAT) for an engaging conversation on how #AI is revolutionizing #Education, the need for #EquitableAccess, and the role of policies that nurture creativity, critical thinking, and human agency as we celebrate the #InternationalDayofEducation. 🔗…

Research shows that involving lived experience specialists leads to: ✔️ Better questions ✔️ Practical techniques ✔️ Stronger community support ✔️ Sustainable solutions The #MHDPA challenge centers lived experiences to drive impactful, community-driven innovation. #KnowledgeEquity

The #MHDPA has reached a pivotal moment! Participants are now in the final review stage, presenting innovative solutions to expert reviewers. This is a testament to the incredible dedication & progress made in advancing #MentalHealth research. #DataForImpact #Innovation

Mental health challenges often go unnoticed, leaving many to suffer in silence. The experience in this article emphasizes the importance of recognizing subtle signs and offering support. Read through to learn more mentalhealthdataprizeafrica.aphrc.org/behindcloseddo… #MHDPA #MentalHealth @ChristineGer22