Partnerships for the Goals

Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal as part of the SPARC (Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration) Project in collaboration with the University of South Australia, Australia and James Cook University, Australia organised the AMHCON - 2024 - Asia - Pacific Conference on Adolescent Mental Health (Thriving Minds: Fostering Adolescent Wellbeing) from November 27 to 29, 2024 in MAHE, Manipal.

This event served as a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss challenges and solutions related to adolescent mental health in the Asia-Pacific region

The "Asia - Pacific Conference on Adolescent Mental Health – 2024" serves as a pivotal platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to converge and address the pressing issues surrounding adolescent mental health. With the theme "Thriving minds: Fostering adolescent wellbeing," the conference underscores the critical importance of nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of adolescents in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Through insightful discussions, presentations, and pre- conference workshops, participants will delve into innovative approaches, evidence-based interventions and best practices aimed at promoting positive mental health outcomes among adolescents. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, this conference seeks to empower stakeholders to develop comprehensive strategies that prioritize the holistic wellbeing of young people, ultimately paving the way for healthier and more resilient generations in the years to come