Webinar: The Power of Belonging – Community Action, Digital Future & Your Mental Well-being
Join The ICON Foundation for a FREE, dynamic 90-minute webinar! Explore grassroots community strategies in Africa, the future of digital mental health support, and actionable insights for sustainable well-being. Date: Saturday, 31st May 2025 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CEST (GMT+2) Location: Online - Participate via Zoom (for Q&A and interactive sessions) Cost: FREE This 90-minute event will feature an inspiring keynote speaker and interactive audience segments. You'll gain valuable perspectives on strengthening mental health through local action in Africa and the evolving landscape of digital mental health support. What You Will Gain From This Webinar Insights from Experts: Hear from Didier Demassosso on "Strengthening Mental Health through Local Community Action in Africa" Actionable Strategies: Learn about effective community-based initiatives and how technology can foster inclusive, safe spaces for mental health. Interactive Experience: Participate in live Q&A with the keynote speaker, a live poll/word cloud, and share your own insights. Webinar Agenda at a Glance 13:00 – 13:10: Welcome & Opening Remarks (ICON Foundation) 13:15 – 13:40: Keynote Speaker: Didier Demassosso – “Strengthening Mental Health through Local Community Action in Africa” 13:45 – 14:00: Q&A Session 14:05 – 14:15: Audience Interaction & Call to Action 14:15 – 14:30: Closing Remarks (ICON Foundation) Meet Our Esteemed Speaker Didier Demassosso 🔗 Didier Demassosso is a clinical psychologist and public mental health expert based in Cameroon. He works with GriCoDa, a community-based organization, and has extensive experience in mental health development at both local and international levels. He serves as the Country Representative Coordinator for the WHO-Afro region, and the Country Representative for Cameroon with Healthcare Information for All (HIFA). He is also a Knowledge Exchange Assistant with the Mental Health Innovation Network and an alumnus of the Mental Health Leadership and Advocacy Programme (mhLAP) at the WHO Collaborating Center, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Demassosso is actively involved in science and health communication as Secretary Assistant General of the Cameroon Association of Science and Health Communicators (AJC-PROSANTE) and Vice President of Cameroon Memories and Internet. His multidisciplinary research interests include public mental health, trauma psychology, nostalgia, mind-body and mind-culture interactions, environmental psychology, cyberpsychology (including AI), quantum physics, psychotherapy, and the history of the mind.