The 2024 Virtual Conference by Generation Mental Health is designed to address the mental health challenges faced by youth globally. It includes panels, workshops, and participatory sessions focusing on decolonizing mental health, climate change, accessibility, and the impacts of social media. The conference aims to empower attendees with tools and knowledge to become effective mental health advocates. The agenda includes keynote sessions, interactive workshops, and discussions on various mental health topics, providing practical takeaways for young change-makers.
Mental Health Conferences
2024 Virtual Conference: By Global Youth, for Global Youth
The 2024 Virtual Conference, organized by Generation Mental Health, focuses on navigating mental health challenges faced by global youth. This virtual event will take place on May 18, 2024.
Conference Overview
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Time and Place
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Conference Date: May 18, 2024
Event Format: virtual
Conference Organizer
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Generation Mental Health
Generation Mental Health is dedicated to empowering youth to become advocates for mental health, focusing on inclusivity and equity in mental health systems.
Schedule and Agenda
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The conference will begin with a welcome and keynote session, followed by panels on decolonizing mental health and climate change. Workshops will cover accessibility and the impacts of social media, concluding with a closing keynote interactive session.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Marlena Robbins
Marlena Robbins is a Mindful Art Facilitator conducting workshops on art and emotional well-being, pursuing a doctoral degree at UC Berkeley.
David Oyet
David Oyet is the Co-founder and Program Director at Finemind Uganda, focusing on community mental health and empowerment.
Veronica N. Ngatia
Veronica Ngatia is the Director of Service Delivery at Shamiri, focusing on program implementation and accessibility in mental health.
Raj Mariwala
Raj Mariwala is the Director of Mariwala Health Initiative, focusing on accessible mental health for marginalized communities.
Bonita Eloise Ford
Bonita Ford is an author and facilitator supporting people in coping with eco/climate breakdown, leading Climate Mental Health Network’s Gen Z Advisors.
Maureen Gikonyo
Maureen Gikonyo is the Global Youth Coordinator at citiesRISE, supporting youth-led mental health initiatives.
Oriana del Sol Ortiz Parrao
Oriana Ortiz is the Program, Projects, and Services Coordinator at YMCA's Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Viet (Mason) Trinh
Viet Trinh is a Program Director at Lighthouse Social Enterprise, focusing on LGBTIQ+ mental health in Vietnam.
Gakii Mwithali
Gakii Mwithali is a medical student and mental health advocate, founder of GrowingUpAndLikingIt.
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