About JMHC

Built in Jos, for the people who hold this region's mental health

A recurring, multidisciplinary conference based in Jos, Plateau State, reaching stakeholders across Northern Nigeria and beyond.

Vision, mission and purpose

What JMHC stands for

Proposed These statements are for review and approval by the Central Working Committee.

Vision

A society where mental health is prioritised, mental health services are accessible, and individuals and communities can achieve psychological well-being and resilience.

Mission

To unite mental health stakeholders through knowledge exchange, professional capacity building, public engagement, strategic partnerships, and advocacy that strengthen mental health and psychosocial support systems in Jos and beyond.

Purpose

The Jos Mental Health Conference exists to create a sustained platform for collaboration among organisations and individuals working to improve mental health. It seeks to move conversations beyond awareness towards shared learning, coordinated action, and lasting improvements in services and community well-being.

How we work

Our values

Professional

Evidence-based content, ethical practice and credible speakers.

Compassionate

People with lived experience are treated with care and respect.

Collaborative

Clinics, communities, faith groups and government working as one.

Culturally responsive

Practice that fits Nigerian families, languages and beliefs.

Credible

Only approved information, partners and speakers are published.

Inclusive

Open to professionals, students, community leaders and the public.

Forward-looking

Each edition builds on the outcomes of the last.

Accountable

Reports and outcomes are documented and shared openly.

Governance

Who stands behind JMHC

The Central Working Committee (CWC) leads the conference. It approves the theme, dates, venue, programme, speakers and every partner or sponsor listing, and it holds ownership of this website and domain. Meet the committee.

JMHC is powered by Balm Therapeutic Services, a clinical psychology and trauma care practice in Jos, which provides the secretariat.

Editions

2027 · Jos

Next edition. Date, venue and theme to be announced.

Archive

Programmes, speakers, reports, photographs and media coverage from each edition are kept on News and Resources.

Central Working Committee