❗NEW BLOG❗ In this blog, Katherine Venturo-Conerly of Shamiri Institute reflects on a recently-published journal article exploring the effectiveness of youth #Psychotherapies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Read the full blog to learn more. bit.ly/3YRqx7E

‘Once, when hospitalized, I explained that I was a doctoral student & the nurse responded, “& I’m the Queen of England.”’ Interesting article. I’ve experienced the same disbelief from people when I’ve mentioned that I’m a med student w/ schizophrenia publicsource.org/university-pit…

Psychotherapies are showing great promise in low- & middle-income countries. However, disproportionately little research on youth #Psychotherapies has been conducted in LMICs. Find out more about this interesting topic with this blog by Katherine Venturo-Conerly. bit.ly/3YRqx7E

Grateful for the opportunity to reflect on core values including honesty, service, and truth-seeking. Check out the full article that inspired this blog post here: jaacap.org/article/S0890-…

New paper finds that diagnostic mental health labels (e.g. 'depression') can - increase perception individuals require treatment - increase empathy & support - reduce perceived control people have over their problems & likelihood of recovery journals.plos.org/mentalhealth/a…

Our scoping review highlights the need to harmonize efforts that make health interventions youth friendly. gh.bmj.com/content/9/9/e0… We need research, advocacy and national level programs to work in tandem to improve acceptability, access and engagement of youth!

✨ We’re hiring for roles at the Shamiri Campus and in the field! ✨ Director of Research and Innovations: This individual will lead our Research and Innovations Team whose mission is to foster research excellence both in house and through collaboration. lnkd.in/dmyZhKBB

I am thrilled to review applications for the Clinical Science program at UCBerkeley Psychology! Our work focuses on mental health equity, risk and resilience, data-driven ways to culturally adapt EBTs, and digital interventions. Please spread the word! tinyurl.com/GRUCB

Our new cross-country paper. How economic inequalities in adolescents' mental health differ across countries, using longitudinal data. Now published in the Lancet Psychiatry thelancet.com/journals/lanps… (1/9)

I was asked by Nature to contribute to a piece on Black women in academia. I discussed stats on Black women professors and the current Black-lash where research funders/unis are rowing back on pledges to tackle anti-Black racism made in 2020. It is up now, open access!

A key legal ruling by Kenya’s High Court removes a colonial-era law criminalizing attempted suicide. This win promotes inclusive, rights-based mental health care, that aims to reduce stigma, prioritize mental health, and help people thrive. Read more: bit.ly/3WkkMgF

🎉My lab (WebbsLab.com) is hiring 2 full-time research assistants to work on NIMH-funded projects focused on the causes and treatment of depression in teens. Please RT and share! Apply⬇️ tinyurl.com/naexvxdc

Meta-analysis published in #CPGlobalmentalhealth sheds light on the prevalence of mental disorders in Sub-Saharan African youth. Check out the findings: bit.ly/3EAVWTG #mentalhealth #youthmentalhealth Prof. David M.Ndetei Katherine Venturo-Conerly Brenda Ochuku Christine Musyimi

Really happy to share that I #appic matched!!!! Sending my best to everyone going through this process. I cannot wait to meet everyone else in the cohort at MGH!