Transforming Mental Health Research in Africa
MarBar Africa pioneers culturally-adapted mental health solutions through innovative research, multinational collaboration, and sustainable implementation across the African continent.
Who We Are
A multinational partnership advancing mental health outcomes through evidence-based research
Pioneering Mental Health Innovation Across Africa
MarBar Africa is a groundbreaking research initiative bringing together leading institutions from Kenya, Ecuador, Sweden, and the United States.
Our mission is to develop culturally-adapted Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROM) systems that transform psychotherapy outcomes in public health settings across Africa.
Through South-South collaboration and innovative implementation science, we're creating sustainable solutions that address the unique mental health challenges faced by African communities.
Research Highlights
Innovative approaches driving mental health research forward
South-South Collaboration
Unique partnership between Kenya and Ecuador, adapting successful Latin American mental health systems for African contexts through mutual learning and cultural exchange.
Digital Innovation
Developing a web-based MarBar-Africa dashboard for real-time outcome monitoring, clinical decision support, and data-driven psychotherapy improvements.
Clinician Training
Comprehensive training programs for mental health professionals on using outcome data to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Cultural Adaptation Framework
Marbar Africa's proprietary methodology for adapting mental health interventions to local African contexts, ensuring relevance and effectiveness across diverse cultural settings.
Our Global Partners
Collaborating with world-class institutions across four continents
Join Our Mission
Be part of the movement transforming mental health care in Africa. Collaborate with us, contribute to groundbreaking research, or partner with our global network.