Psychebabble Foundation Fellowship – Join Us
The Psychebabble Foundation Fellowship (PFF) is an eight-week immersive programme for emerging mental health leaders in Africa. For undergraduates, graduates and young professionals. The program combines the knowledge, expertise, and mentorship of seasoned mental health experts, activists and policymakers, to raise the next generation of informed, competent, and prepared mental health leaders.
The workshops, mentorship, and live sessions for PFF have been designed to help participants develop the knowledge, skills, and networks they require to become mental health champions and implement mental health action initiatives in their communities.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Duration:
The Fellowship will run for eight weeks with 2-3 hours dedicated to webinar sessions weekly.
Activities:
• 8 live webinars
• Question and answer sessions
• Mentorship sessions
• Peer-to-peer discussions and break-out sessions
• Hands-on mental health education projects
• Personalized feedback & support
Eligibility Criteria:
This program is designed for Africans between the ages of 18-30 who:
• Reside in Africa
• Are passionate about mental health, sustainable development
• Would like to spearhead tackling mental health change using psychoeducation education as a tool.
• Can dedicate at least 3 hours a week for the eight-week duration of this program.
• Is willing and able to carry out at least one mental health awareness project in a community of their choice during the fellowship.
In the programme, participants will:
• Connect with leaders in the mental health field and get career insights for growth.
• Design and run an onsite mental health awareness project in any community of their choice.
• Engage in online workshops led by experts that will cover topics spanning mental health education, creating lasting change, and leveraging new media for change.
• Gain leadership, innovation, and communication skills.
• Engage in peer-to-peer break-out sessions and idea exchange.
• Be connected with a professional mentor to provide career advice and guidance.
• Attend the onboarding and graduating sessions
• Be present for all the sessions
• Complete at least one climate-related project in their communities and provide proof e.g photos, posts, and videos
• Actively participate in all sessions.
• Commit at least 3 hours pee week in the duration of the fellowship between August and September 2024.
Benefits:
• Internships and Volunteering opportunities
• Free Therapy sessions
• Certificates
• Mentorship opportunity to different specialities in the field.
• Become a member of the practicing Psychology Community.
Proposed Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Identify their role as mental health advocates/champions/leaders, and apply the acquired knowledge and skills in their various communities or organisations.
• Carry out mental health education/awareness projects individually ir in groups in their communities or organisations
• Understand how to create impact locally and globally.
• Properly communicate mental health to children and young adults.
Certification:
• All participants who successfully complete the program and carry out the required project will be awarded a certificate from the fellowship.
• All participants will be inducted as Psychebabble Foundation Change Agents after successful completion of the fellowship.
Duration:
August 03 – September 21, 2024
Platforms for Engagement:
• 100% virtual.
• Live webinars and discussions will be conducted on Google Meet while fellows in the cohort will be added to a whatsapp group to interact in between sessions and receive information from moderators and instructors.
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