​​​​​​​​Projects

We are promoting research that spans from the ‘neuron to neighborhood’.  In other words, the Institute is mobilizing brain science and research to meet individual and societal mental health needs and well-being in East Africa and Central/South Asia through hubs in Nairobi, Kenya and Karachi, Pakistan, respectively. ​​

mHEALTH INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE PSYCHIATRIC COUNSELLING SKILLS

mPareshan App: an mHealth intervention to improve psychiatric counseling skills of Lady Health Workers in a rural Pakistani district

SUICIDE DEATH ESTIMATES IN NAIROBI

Data from this study will guide public policy and targeted interventions to prevent suicide deaths in Nairobi and potentially in other parts of Kenya.

UZIMA-DS

Utilizing Health Information for Meaningful Impact in East Africa through Data Science

KALOLENI/RABAI COMMUNITY

Utilizing Health Information for Meaningful Impact in East Africa through Data Science

INTEGRATED MENTAL HEALTH INTO HIV PREVENTION AND CARE

This study has the potential to improve HIV prevention and care services for Y-GBMSM in Kenya, other regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, and in the U.S. by shedding light on effective strategies for addressing the critical influence of mental health on HIV prevention and care.

IMPROVING PROGRESS TOWARDS HEALTH & HEALTH RELATED SDG's

Building a Consortium to Address Complex Challenges Influencing Human Health to improve progress towards health and health-related SDGs

ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF DEMENTIA IN KENYA

The main goal is to understand the attitudes and perceptions towards dementia among dementia patients, their caregivers and healthcare providers at AKUHN.

SUBSTANCE USE AMONG HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN KENYA

The findings of this study will provide valuable insights into the prevalence and risk factors associated with substance abuse among healthcare providers in Kenya.

Patterns of Self-Harm

Patterns of Self-Harm Among Patients Presenting to a Tertiary Hospital in Kenya Between 2018 and 2022: A Retrospective Study

Mapping Mental Health

Mapping Global Mental Health Through Innovative Data Science

LONG TERM IMPACT OF NUTRITION INTERVENTION

Long term impact of nutrition intervention on growth and development: Follow up of a cohort of children enrolled in previous nutrition trials/studies