2nd Global Conference on Child and Adolescent Mental Health 2026
Programme Dates: May 18–20, 2026 | Location: Cape Town, South Africa & Virtual
Register Here | Registration Fees: $315–$350 (reduced rates and scholarships available)
The 2nd Global Conference on Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures 2026, brings together more than 300 experts, researchers, and advocates from across the world to share innovative research, practical solutions, and community-driven strategies to improve mental health outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly in low-and middle-income countries.
Hosted by Stellenbosch University, in partnership with UNICEF and the Karolinska Institutet, the conference builds on the success of Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures 2024 in Stockholm.
This year’s focus areas include:
Scaling up evidence-based approaches and mental health services
Mental health in humanitarian and crisis contexts
School- and community-based strategies for wellbeing
Responsible and ethical data use for children and adolescents
Youth participation and leadership in mental health research and programs
Who should attend:
Researchers, mental health practitioners, policymakers, youth advocates, educators, civil society organizations, and social impact leaders.
Join this global effort to accelerate action and create bolder, brighter futures for young people.
