Experts, innovators, psychotherapists and youth coaches in the field of mental health will bring their expertise to young people in Tuam as part of this year’s youth mental health summit for Africa Day.
The event, organised by Amdalah Africa Foundation (AMDAF), aims to inspire and motivate young people to explore information about mental health challenges, treatment options, and learn how to reach out to get the support they need for issues related to mental health.
The summit will be held this Thursday, 1 June at West Wing Restaurant Tuam and is targeted at young people aged 18 and over.
There will be a panel on the roles of parents, mental health organisations are invited to talk about the support they offer, and psychotherapists will be on ground to offer short one-on-one sessions with anyone who may want to talk.
There will also be games, exhibitions, and talent showcase, and the night will end with dinner and music performance by Galway’s best Dave Kody and Melani Tee.
This is a free event, sponsored by the Irish Aid through Galway City Council.
Free transport is available from Eyre Square and CUMASU Centre Doughiska. The bus leaves Victoria Hotel Eyre Square at 5pm, and leaves CUMMASU Centre at 5.30pm for those who may be interested.
Islammiyah Saudique-KAdejo, AMDAF Founder and President, said: “The most beautiful thing about this Youth Mental Health Summit is that it’s a safe space for young people to connect, to integrate, to have a tasty dinner, to dance to good music, and also to get to know about mental health and the help available.”
“That’s uncommon and I believe the youth are in for a great night.”
