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Mental Health Conference

Theme: Unmasking mental health at work

3rd September 2025, Wednesday, CTICC, Cape Town

Overview

The Mental Health Conference is a transformative gathering dedicated to redefining how mental health is understood, prioritized, and embedded within healthcare workplaces across Africa and beyond. With the theme ‘Unmasking Mental Health at Work,’ the event is designed to spark deep conversations, provide practical tools, and drive systemic change around the mental wellbeing of healthcare professionals.

Through a unique mix of immersive experiences, interactive workshops, and evidence-based toolkits, the programme empowers healthcare leaders and frontline workers to co-create environments where psychological safety, resilience, and emotional vitality can truly thrive.

Create psychologically safe workplaces in healthcare settings.
Build inner and collective resilience among frontline healthcare professionals..
Unmask and dismantle stigma around mental health in the workplace.
Empower healthcare leaders to prioritize workforce mental wellness.

Physicians
Nurses
Heads of Departments
Chief Medical Officers
Hospital Administrators
Hospital Human Resources

Chair:

Dr. Joshua Awesome

African Institute of Mind, South Africa

Agenda

3rd September 2025

09:30

Flourish 360-Coaching, Mentoring and Leadership Lab (Fireside Chat)

10:00

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Chair: Dr Joshua Awesome, Founder, African Institute Of Mind, South Africa

10:10

Session

Thriving Minds: Mental Health Mastery at Work

Dr Awesome and Dr Sandra Dennis

Session 1: “Unmasking the Mask: Burnout, Depression, and the Invisible Load”

Session 2: “From Surviving to Thriving: Building Inner Psychological Safety”

Activity: Anonymous storytelling booth – “What I Wish You Knew About Me”

Toolkit: African Mental Health First Aid for Managers in Hospitals

11:10

Session

Healthcare Leadership & Heart-Centred Culture

Dr Maymunah Kadiri , Mpho Ramphago and Dr Joshua Awesome

Session 1: “Compassion Fatigue to Compassionate Leadership”

Session 2: “Designing a Mental Health Policy in Your Facility

12:10

Activity #AfricaInMind Walk “Circle of Safety” – Team trust-building

13:00

Break and Visit to the Exhibition

14:00

Session

Resilience Labs: Fortifying the Frontlines

Dr Maymunah Kadiri, Mpho Ramphago & Dr Joshua Awesome

Session 1: “Micro-Recovery Rituals for Shift Workers”

Session 2: “The Resilience Prescription: Stress Management with Neuroscience & Nature”

Activity: Breathwork and or Cold Therapy Demos for Emotional Fitness Challenge

Toolkit: Daily “THRIVE” Journal Template + Pocket Affirmation Cards

14:30

Session

Invigoration Interventions

Dr Sandra Dennis

Session 1: “Movement is Medicine: Healing through African Rhythms and Somatic Practices”

Session 2: “Nutrition for the Night Shift: Energizing the Body, Mind, and Mood"

Activity: Afro Dance Wellness, Sleep Reset Studio

15:00

Session

Vitality Science & Innovation

Dr Tabiso Tshabalala & Dr Robert Selepe

Session 1: “Gen Z in Scrubs: Mental Health & Tech in the Workforce”

Session 2: “AI, VR, and Wellness Tech in African Health Systems”

Activity: Showcase of wellness wearables, mental health apps, and “U AI companion"

15:30

Session

Empowerment Forums: Collective Care & Advocacy

Brian Osano, Dr Rhoy Shoshore

Session 1: “Stigma Doesn’t Belong Here: Equity, Inclusion, and Identity Safety”

Session 2: “Voice & Visibility: Storytelling as a Tool for Change”

Activity: Mental Health Hackathon: African Mental Health First Aid (Video) feedback + Testimonials

16:00

Closing Remarks by Chair and Accidentally Disabled Book Launch & Celebration

Dr Joshua Awesome, Founder, African Institute Of Mind, South Africa

Sunset gratitude circle

Praise-poetry by mental health survivor

Shall We Launch

16:30

End of Conference

WHX Cape Town

Cape Town International Convention Centre

Opening times

Tuesday, 2 Sep: 9am - 5pm

Wednesday, 3 Sep: 9am - 5pm

Thursday, 4 Sep: 9am - 4pm

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About us

World Health Expo is the world's leading healthcare platform for deeper learning, building relationships and doing business across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our commitment to data privacy