Global Nutrition and Mental Health Awareness Week
KIU, Main Campus - Mental health and nutrition are inseparable pillars of human wellbeing. What we eat fuels not only our bodies but also our minds—affecting mood, resilience, cognitive performance and shaping our choices, relationships, and productivity.
With all this in mind, Kampala International University (KIU) is taking a bold step: integrating nutrition and mental health to empower individuals and transform communities.
KIU, through its Directorate of Research, Innovation, Consultancy and Extension (DRICE), is hosting a Mental Health Awareness Week featuring two cornerstone activities:
1. The Short Course: Global Nutrition & Mental Health (Integrated Approach)
Date: 11th – 15th May, 2026
Time: 8:00 am daily
Venue: KIU Main Campus, 5th Floor- IBM Library
This intensive program equips participants with:
- Practical skills to link nutrition and mental health.
- Tools to design real-world interventions.
- Strategies for stigma reduction and community impact.
- Hands-on experience through case studies and group work.
2. Mental Health Awareness Walk
Date: Monday, 11th May, 2026
Time: 7:00 am
Venue: KIU Main Campus, Kansanga (Muster Point)
The walk is a vibrant call to action—bringing together students, staff, professionals, and community members to break stigma, celebrate resilience, and promote mental wellbeing under the theme: “Nourishing Minds, Breaking Stigma: Together for Mental Wellbeing.”
Who Should Apply?
Nutritionists, clinical psychologists, public health officers, medical and nursing interns, teachers, NGOs, counsellors, social workers, and postgraduate students.
Successful participants will earn a KIU Certificate in Integrated Nutrition & Mental Health.
Tap on the link to Register via Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mcAh-CA3wz78LNt4emZyux_5gz4HvcCWFMIn4c4NBCc
