mental health academy

equipping the next generation of African mental health champions

my mind my funk academy courses

our courses help participants deepen their skills in storytelling, advocacy, campaign design, well-being, and user-centered mental health solutions. Contact us to join a course, schedule a workshop, or discuss tailored training for your community.

My Mind My Funk Academy, piloted as The Mental Health Academy, is a capacity building and innovation platform for emerging African mental health champions. The courses listed below are designed for peer supporters, emerging advocates, and anyone building mental health (or social-impact) initiatives.

essential courses from across the globe

these courses provide practical skills and certifications from across the globe, from seizure first aid, to harm reduction and suicide prevention.

    • Naloxone (Narcan) Training: Learn to reverse an opioid overdose

    • Harm Reduction Basics: Safer use strategies and stigma-free care

    • SBIRT: Evidence-based early intervention for risky alcohol or drug use

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Campaigns & Advocacy

Design and lead mental health campaigns that make a difference in African communities.

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Mental Health First Aid

Recognize signs of distress and provide immediate support as a first responder in African contexts.

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Happiness & Wellbeing

Understand happiness and wellbeing through an African lens, with practical tools for daily life and community impact.

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Storytelling for Impact

Use African narratives to humanize mental health, reduce stigma, and drive positive change.

    • Psychological First Aid (PFA):

    • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA):

    • QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer):

    • Sexual Violence Prevention: 40-hour volunteer advocacy certification

    • Domestic Violence Advocate Training:

    • Bystander Intervention:

    • Trauma-Informed Care:

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Design Thinking for Impact

Create user-centered mental health solutions for African communities using practical, human-centered methods.

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Opinion Piece Writing

Learn to craft impactful mental health articles tailored for African audiences.