From Apps to Evidence: Can Technology Really Close the Mental Health Gap?
4th Edition - 2026 | Mental Health Dialogue Series
Event Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| Time | 4:00 PM WAT / 5:00 PM CAT / 6:00 PM EAT |
| Format | Live Online Dialogue (YouTube Live) |
| Registration | Free ($0) |
| Series | Mental Health Dialogue Series #4 |
About This Dialogue
Mental health apps are booming globally, but does technology truly bridge the gap in low-resource settings? This dialogue unpacks the evidence, explores who digital tools reach and who they miss, and asks: what does real, community-grounded mental health innovation look like?
Key Discussion Themes
- The App Boom vs. Real-World Evidence: Analysing the efficacy of digital mental health tools in low-resource African settings.
- Inclusivity & Access: Exploring who benefits from these technologies and who gets left behind due to the digital divide.
- Community-Rooted Innovation: Defining what authentic, community-grounded mental health support looks like beyond digital platforms.
Who Should Attend
- Mental health practitioners, psychiatrists, and psychologists
- Public health advocates and researchers
- Health-tech innovators and developers
- Students in medicine, psychology, and life sciences
- General public interested in mental health advocacy and digital wellness
Panel Speakers & Host
Host
Archibong Owoisinke Victor
Public Health Expert, Mental Health Advocate, and Researcher
Speakers
Alex Gomachab
Student Psychologist, Wellness & Healing Founder, Mental Health Advocate (Namibia), and #BeFree Movement Brand Ambassador
Asem Martina Biankie
Miss Entrepreneur Ghana 2022, Founder of Broken Brain Health Society, and Mental Health Advocate & Entrepreneur (Ghana)
Registration
FREE EVENT — Open to all practitioners, researchers, students, and advocates.
- Register at:
- Registration Fee: $0 (Free)
- Format: Live Dialogue with Interactive Q&A
About the Mental Health Dialogue Series
The Mental Health Dialogue Series is an initiative led by the Foresight Institute of Research and Translation (FIRAT) to bridge the gap between academic research and actionable, community-based solutions for mental health challenges across Africa.
