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Leo is a high school student in Kenya. He is a champion for autistic children. He is also passionate about art: particularly music, drawing and fashion. In this Q&A, Leo provides first-hand insights into living with autism. Do you feel like you are more accepted by other children at your school? Do they know […]
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by differences in the brain’s development, impacting communication and social interaction. This condition also includes varying behavioural characteristics, like challenges transitioning from one task to another, specific interests in objects or topics, and repetitive behaviour. Globally, 1 in every 100 children suffers from […]
According to a 2023 study, Assessing and Supporting Mental Health Outcomes Among Adolescents in Urban Informal Settlements in Kenya and Uganda, 20.6% of school-going adolescents in Kenya reported symptoms of depression, while 19.1% reported anxiety symptoms. These figures highlight a significant mental health gap among young people. In response, a new study aims to develop […]
The African Leadership in Measuring Brain Health for Children and Adolescents (ALMA) consortium Malawi, in partnership with the African Mental Health Research Initiative (AMARI) consortium Malawi recently hosted a three-day academic writing retreat at Sunbird Livingstonia. Designed for PhD and Master’s fellows, the retreat offered a protected space that allowed them to focus deeply on […]
What began as an academic pursuit to understand mental health, has evolved into a strong interest and desire to understand the impact of climate change and environmental issues on paediatric and mental health. I am passionate about addressing the mental health gap in low-resource settings. So, when I learnt about this fellowship, I could not […]
Initially, I viewed research as a scientific profession conducted exclusively in laboratories. However, this mindset changed when I joined the ALMA/IDEAL programme. I have come to understand that research comprises a broad spectrum of activities and involves many team players working in close collaboration to generate and apply knowledge from various domains with the aim […]