Minneapolis, MN
In collaboration with Makerere University and the University of Minnesota Medical School AMECA organized a conference focusing on trauma, addiction, and mental health in Easy Africa. The symposium took place in Kampala, Uganda,, on the 16th, 2018.
The agenda for the symposium is below
Dr. al’Absi with the the representative of the Prime Minster of Uganda
Attendants of the symposium
| Time | Topic/Format | Moderator & Speakers |
| 8:00 | Registration Opens (will remain open all day) | |
| 8:45 | Opening Remarks | Dr. Odonkonyero Raymond, Makerere University
Dr. Mustafa al’Absi, University of Minnesota |
| 9:00 – 10:30
9.00-9.20
9.20-9.40
9.40-10.00
10.00-10.20 |
1: Academic Session
Title TBA
Trauma on the African Continent: New and re-emerging threats
Title TBA
Factors associated with violent behavior among adolescents in 3 counties in Kenya |
Moderator: Dr. Noeline Nakasujja
Dr. Eugene Kinyanda
Dr. Seggane Musisi
Dr. Christopher Garimoi Orach
Regional Speaker: David Ndetei
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| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break | |
| 11:00 – 12:30
11.00-11.20
11.20-11.40
11.40-12.00
12.00-12.30 |
2. Clinical and Community Experts
Mental Health Needs of South Sudanese Refugees in Rhino Camp Arua
Substance use and uptake of services among clients attending the Peter C. Alderman Foundation Clinic in Kitgum District
Counselors Training, Practice, Supervision and Mentorship in PTSD Treatments – Field Experiences in Northern Uganda“
Socio-professional intervention for post war adolescents who use narcotic drugs in Bujumbura |
Moderator: Dr. Odokonyero Raymond
Dr. Alex Adaku – Medical Director, Arua Regional Referral Hospital; Psychiatrist, Rhino Camp
Mr. Oketcho Richard Jomacol – Counseling Psychologist
Mr.Kizito Wamala – ACCTV
Regional Speaker: Tharcisee Niyonzigiye |
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Lunch Break | |
| 1:30 – 3:00
1.30-1.50
1.50-2.10
2.10-2.30
2.30-3.00 |
3. Selected Abstracts
Treating Trauma- and Alcohol-related Disorders in Northern Uganda: Evaluation of the Status Quo
Psychosocial Barriers to HIV Care in Uganda
Prevalence and factors associated with relapse among patients receiving treatment for alcohol use disorder at Butabika Hospital
Mental illness and stress-related disorders in Eastern Ethiopia: A synthesis of available evidences to emphasize mental health research and services gap in the region. |
Moderator: Dr. Yusuf Sadiq
Dr. Anett Pfeiffer
Dr. Sarah Lofgren
Dr. Kenneth Kalani Okware
Lemessa Oljira, PhD |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | Tea Break | |
| 3:30 – 5:00 | 4. Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks
Advancing the agenda of trauma through research, policy, and action |
Moderator: Mustafa al’Absi
Dr. David Ndetei Tharcisse Niyonzigiye Lemessa Oljira, PhD Dr. Seggane Musisi |
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