Research Projects
Heat and Mental Health in Urban Slum Communities in Bangladesh
This study examines the impacts of increasing temperatures on mental health in several ‘heat island’ slum communities in Bangladesh.
Diagnostic Equity in Depression
This study aims to enhance our understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of American Black men in need of mental health services.
ACCLIMATE
Assessing the risk of Climate Change on popuLatIon Mental and physicAl healTh outcomEs - ACCLIMATE - in Bangladesh.
Ecological Grief in Kenya
This study is conducting ethnographic research in Kilifi, Kenya, to understand psychological responses to climate change.
RESTORE
RElief from STress via sOcial pRotEction - RESTORE - a pilot feasibility cluster randomized controlled trial of the Self Help Plus intervention in Senegal.
Soweto Syndemics
This study has been examining the synergistic epidemics, or 'syndemics,' of mental and physical health conditions in Soweto, South Africa.
MindMap Africa
This study is updating information on mental health stigma, social conditions, healthcare systems, healthcare access, access to medications, and violations of human rights in health, criminal justice, education, and civil society in several African countries.
SAJIDA: Proof of Concept
This is a proof-of-concept study assessing community-based mental health services for climate-vulnerable communities in Bangladesh.