Conference Theme:
Empowering Maternal Mental Health: Building Resilience through Education and Support in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Conference Dates: May 4-5, 2026
Location: The David Livingstone Safari Lodge Spa, Riverside Drive, off Sichango Road, Livingstone, Zambia
Venue webpage: https://www.thedavidlivingstone.com
We invite researchers, practitioners, and advocates to submit abstracts for the upcoming conference focused on maternal mental health in Sub-Saharan Africa. This event aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders dedicated to improving maternal mental health through education and support.
Topics of Interest
We welcome abstracts that explore, but are not limited to, the following areas:
1. Innovative educational programs for maternal mental health
2. Community support initiatives and peer networks
3. Policy and advocacy for maternal mental health
4. Integrating mental health into existing maternal health services
5. Culturally sensitive approaches to mental health education
6. The role of technology in enhancing maternal mental health support
7. Measures for perinatal mental health problems
8. Major and complex perinatal mental disorders
Submission Guidelines
Abstract Length: 250-300 words
Format: Abstracts should include the title, authors, affiliations, and a brief description of the research or initiative (background, aim, methods, results and conclusion).
Deadline for Submission: 5.4.2026
Notification of Acceptance: 15.4.2026
How to Submit
Please send your abstracts to: omeromwale@gmail.com
Join us in Livingstone to share your insights and contribute to a critical conversation on empowering maternal mental health in Sub-Saharan Africa.