Events & Education
Seminars & Events
Building knowledge, reducing stigma, and advancing mental health practice across Africa.
Conferences
Annual flagship events bringing together the field.
Workshops
Intensive skills-based training for practitioners.
Public Talks
Free community events to reduce stigma and raise awareness.
Virtual Events
Online seminars and webinars accessible from anywhere.
What's Coming
Upcoming Events
★ Featured Event
4th Annual Mental Health Conference
Healing Across Borders: Mental Health in Humanitarian Contexts
Our flagship annual conference brings together clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and humanitarian workers from across Africa and beyond. This year's theme explores the intersection of mental health and humanitarian response — with keynote addresses, panel discussions, and skills-based workshops.
Topics Covered
- —MHPSS in conflict and displacement settings
- —Trauma-informed care across cultures
- —Mental health policy in sub-Saharan Africa
- —Community-based psychosocial support models
- —Innovations in teletherapy and digital mental health
Date
September 18–19, 2026
Time
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM WAT
Location
Hilton Yaoundé, Centre Region, Cameroon
Format
In-person & Virtual
Capacity
300 attendees
Trauma-Focused CBT: Intensive Training
A 3-day skills-based workshop for practicing clinicians
This intensive 3-day workshop provides hands-on training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children, adolescents, and adults. Participants will practice core TF-CBT components through role-play, case consultation, and supervised exercises.
Topics Covered
- —TF-CBT model and evidence base
- —Trauma assessment and psychoeducation
- —Relaxation and affective modulation skills
- —Cognitive coping and trauma narrative
- —Safety planning and relapse prevention
Date
October 7–9, 2026
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM WAT
Location
Berson MHS Training Centre, Yaoundé
Format
In-person only
Capacity
24 participants
Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in the Workplace
A free public awareness event open to all
A free public event exploring mental health stigma in professional environments, the impact of workplace stress, and practical strategies for building psychologically safe workplaces. Featuring a panel of clinicians, HR professionals, and lived-experience speakers.
Topics Covered
- —Recognizing burnout and compassion fatigue
- —Creating psychologically safe workplaces
- —Supporting colleagues in distress
- —When and how to seek professional help
- —Q&A with the panel
Date
November 12, 2026
Time
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM WAT
Location
University of Yaoundé I, Amphithéâtre 700
Format
In-person (free entry)
Capacity
Open to all
Reflective Practice Seminar Series
Monthly group supervision for mental health practitioners
A monthly online seminar series offering structured group supervision and reflective practice for mental health professionals. Each session focuses on a clinical theme, with case presentations, peer discussion, and facilitated reflection led by a senior Berson clinician.
Topics Covered
- —Working with complex trauma
- —Ethical dilemmas in clinical practice
- —Self-care and preventing burnout
- —Cross-cultural clinical competence
- —Supervision of supervision
Date
Monthly — Next: December 3, 2026
Time
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM WAT
Location
Online (Zoom)
Format
Virtual
Capacity
15 participants per session
Our Commitment
"Advancing the field — one practitioner, one community at a time."
Looking Back
Past Events
3rd Annual Conference
280+ attendees
MHPSS Field Training
45 practitioners trained
Grief & Loss Workshop
18 participants
2nd Annual Conference
210 attendees
School Mental Health Seminar
60 educators
1st Annual Conference
200+ attendees
Inside Our Classrooms
Learning in Action
Our training environments are designed for deep engagement — combining evidence-based curriculum with culturally grounded facilitation across Cameroon and the region.
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