The 18th Kenya Psychiatric Association (KPA) Annual Scientific Conference convenes mental health leaders, practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and innovators for a forward-looking dialogue on prevention-focused mental health care.
Taking place in Diani, Kenya, from September 2–4, 2026, the conference is anchored on the theme:
“Building a Mentally Healthy Nation: Reimagining Mental Health through Prevention and Wellness.”
This theme reflects a decisive shift from reactive care toward proactive, lifespan-oriented strategies that promote resilience, well-being, and sustainable mental health systems.
The 2026 conference will explore how early interventions, digital innovation, supportive policies, and healthy workplaces can collectively transform population mental health outcomes. Through plenaries, symposia, workshops, and poster sessions, participants will engage deeply with evidence-based approaches and practical solutions across four core sub-themes:
-
Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Strengthening early foundations for lifelong resilience.
-
Digital Tools and Innovation: Leveraging technology to expand access and preventive impact.
-
Public Policy and Systems: Designing policies and systems that prioritize prevention and wellness.
-
Workplace Mental Health: Advancing organizational well-being and productive, healthy work environments.
What to expect:
-
Thought Leadership & Scientific Rigor: Cutting-edge research, best practices, and real-world case studies from local and international experts.
-
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Meaningful exchange among clinicians, technologists, educators, employers, and policymakers.
-
Networking & Advocacy: Opportunities to build partnerships, influence practice, and shape the future mental health agenda.
-
Inclusive Participation: Accepted presenters (oral or poster) will benefit from waived registration fees, supporting broad and diverse scholarly engagement.
Set against the serene coastal backdrop of Diani, this conference is more than an academic meeting—it is a strategic forum and a call to action. Together, we will reimagine prevention, elevate wellness, and co-create pathways toward a mentally healthy nation.
Join us in Diani, September 2–4, 2026, and be part of the movement shaping the next chapter of mental health in Kenya and beyond.
