David M Ndetei is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Nairobi, Kenya and Founding Director of Africa Mental Health Research and Training Foundation, an NGO dedicated to research for evidence-based policy, practice and promotion of mental and neurological health, and healthy behaviour. He has authored 320 scientific publications, 21 monographs and 5 books. David holds positions in several professional bodies including Chair of Africa Division of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK and board member of the World Psychiatric Association and World Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation. His vision is affordable and evidence-based mental health services for Kenya.