The 13th International East Africa Psychology Conference brought together over 400 participants across Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, and partner sites in the DRC, Burundi, and beyond. Held at the University of Kisubi and co-sponsored by Sebastian Family Psychology Practice, UBHA, and other partners, this year’s theme centered on the family as a foundation for mental health care and healing.

The main event at UniK featured presentations from national ministries, international speakers, researchers, traditional healers, and lived-experience experts. Read more about the sessions and reflections from Day 1 and Day 2.

Local conferences and community events were also hosted in Nairobi and Meru in Kenya, Lira and Gulu in Uganda, and Aro Abeokuta in Nigeria.

These gatherings brought together educators, clinicians, spiritual leaders, traditional elders, police officers, and youth to discuss trauma, intergenerational healing, environmental wellbeing, and the family’s role in mental health.

Additional 2025 events are anticipated in Burundi, Arua (Uganda), and the Democratic Republic of Congo, extending the momentum of this year’s theme into more communities.

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Looking ahead to 2026, the conference will explore the collaboration of youth and families working together to promote mental health across all levels of society.

Participants at the 2025 conference in Kisubi, Uganda

Images from the 2025 East Africa Psychology Conference
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