Objective: Using a social ecological framework, this study aimed to establish emerging mental health clinicians and researchers’ perspectives about child and adolescent mental health (CAMH) in Africa. Method: Perspectives of 17 participants from Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda and Zambia, whose professional backgrounds ranged from psychiatry to speech-language therapy, were collected at an African CAMH conference. Data were gathered using open-ended questions, using an online survey. Data were analysed using theoretical thematic analysis. Results: An adapted social ecological framework highlighted: An increased need for commitment from governments to improve CAMH in Africa; and addressing mental health stigma and discrimination through community awareness. The need for specialised CAMH facilities were identified, particularly in the public health sector. The need for multi-sectoral, multi-disciplinary partnerships for advocacy, service delivery, and continuity of care were also identified. Participants emphasised the importance of CAMH awareness, and the role of governments in recognising CAMH needs and using policies to improve CAMH in Africa. Participants were hopeful about the transformation of CAMH on the continent. Conclusion: The participants prioritised government- and community-level awareness to increase the resources and support offered by CAMH services in Africa.

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非洲的儿童和青少年心理健康：使用在线平台对新兴心理健康临床医生和研究人员的观点进行定性分析

目的：利用社会生态学框架，本研究旨在建立新兴的精神卫生临床医生和研究人员对非洲儿童和青少年精神卫生（CAMH）的观点。方法：在非洲CAMH会议上收集了来自埃塞俄比亚，肯尼亚，南非，突尼斯，乌干达和赞比亚的17名参与者的观点，这些参与者的专业背景从精神病学到言语治疗。通过在线调查，使用开放式问题收集数据。使用理论主题分析对数据进行分析。结果：适应性强的社会生态框架突出显示：政府对改善非洲的CAMH的承诺日益增加；通过社区意识解决心理健康的污名和歧视。确定了对CAMH专业设施的需求，特别是在公共卫生部门。还确定了在宣传，服务提供和护理连续性方面需要多部门，多学科的伙伴关系。与会者强调了对CAMH的认识的重要性，以及政府在认识CAMH需求和使用政策改善非洲CAMH方面的作用。与会者对CAMH在非洲大陆的转型充满希望。结论：参与者优先考虑政府和社区一级的意识，以增加CAMH服务在非洲提供的资源和支持。以及政府在认识CAMH需求和使用政策改善非洲CAMH中的作用。与会者对CAMH在非洲大陆的转型充满希望。结论：参与者优先考虑政府和社区一级的意识，以增加CAMH服务在非洲提供的资源和支持。以及政府在认识CAMH需求和使用政策改善非洲CAMH中的作用。与会者对CAMH在非洲大陆的转型充满希望。结论：参与者优先考虑政府和社区一级的意识，以增加CAMH服务在非洲提供的资源和支持。