About Us
Safe Brain Organization is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting child and youth mental health and well-being through advocacy, evidence-based policies and culturally appropriate interventions. We envision a world where all children and young people can access the tools and infrastructure needed to transform their mental health and well-being. We work across three key areas: - Policy and Advocacy: We influence policy decisions and advocate for change to prioritize child and youth mental health. - Programs and Services: We deliver integrated programs and services to promote and protect mental health, prevent and treat mental health conditions, and support children, adolescents, and their families. - Research and Development: We generate high-quality research evidence and develop innovative solutions to inform public health policy action and transform mental health and wellbeing.
Our Goal
Our goal is to create a world where every child and youth can grow up with good mental health and wellbeing, and reach their full potential.
Our Work
We work across three key areas:
- 1. Policy and Advocacy: We influence policy decisions and advocate for change to prioritize child and youth mental health.
- 2. Programs and Services: We deliver integrated programs and services to promote and protect mental health, prevent and treat mental health conditions, and support children, adolescents, and their families.
- 3. Research and Development: We generate high-quality research evidence and develop innovative solutions to inform public health policy action and transform mental health and wellbeing.
Our Focus
We focus six key areas:
- 1. Policy Action
- 2. Integrated Programs
- 3. Addressing Mental Health Stigma
- 4. Research and Development
- 5. Adolescent Suicide Prevention
- 6. Child and Youth Mental Health in Complex Emergencies
Meet our Founder/CEO
Dr. Muftau Mohammed MBBS; MSc; FWACP (Psych)
After years of hard work and dedication, our organisation has grown under the leadership of our visionary Founder/CEO. Learn more about their journey and the inspiration behind our success.
More about
Founder & CEO, Safe Brain Organization
Dr. Muftau Mohammed is a visionary leader and renowned expert in global child and adolescent mental health. As a multi-awarded Consultant Psychiatrist, he has dedicated his career to bridging the care gap for mental, neurological, and substance use disorders worldwide.
Education & Expertise
Dr. Mohammed holds postgraduate degrees from King's College London, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. His extensive clinical, research, and field experience has equipped him with a unique understanding of the complexities of mental health in diverse settings.
Innovative Solutions
Dr. Mohammed is the architect of the groundbreaking Safe Brain Innovation, an evidence-based teacher training program that supports children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and transforms their educational outcomes.
Awards & Recognition
His outstanding work has earned him numerous prestigious awards, including:
- -British Chevening Scholarship
- -Johnson and Johnson Global Mental Health Scholarship
- -World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Fellowship Award
- -World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) Young Investigator Award
- -Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology (JSPN) Fellowship Award
Leadership Values
Dr. Mohammed believes in the power of teamwork, knowledge exchange, and effective communication to drive organizational success. At Safe Brain Organization, he fosters a culture of empathy, compassion, non-judgmental attitude, and unconditional positive regard for humanity.
Vision
Under his leadership, Safe Brain Organization envisions a world where all children and young people have access to the tools and infrastructure needed to transform their mental health and wellbeing. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for generations to come.