Welcome to the Global Mental Health and Cultural Psychiatry Research Group
There is no health without mental health
According to recent data from the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly one billion people worldwide live with a mental disorder, including one in seven teenagers. Low and middle-income countries (LMICs) bear approximately 75% of this global burden. Despite the high prevalence, around 85% of individuals in these regions lack adequate mental health care.
This significant treatment gap contrasts sharply with high-income countries (HICs), where access to mental health services is more readily available, though disparities persist, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities who often face unmet mental health needs.
The social stigma surrounding mental health issues further exacerbates these challenges, deterring many individuals from seeking the help they need. Despite the rising prevalence of mental health disorders, there remains a notable lack of research and training to support mental health resources and inform evidence-based policymaking. Our Global Mental Health and Cultural Psychiatry Research Group works across geographies to reduce the gaps in mental health research and ensure equitable chances.
Our Global Presence by Country
Who We Are
Our multidisciplinary team, comprising psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, sociologists, epidemiologists, public health specialists, and community engagement experts, focuses on advancing global mental health and cultural psychiatry research. We address health inequalities by developing culturally appropriate solutions for Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) and ethnic minorities in High-Income Countries (HICs).
At GMHCP, we believe: “There is no health without mental health.” Our extensive global network collaborates with universities, funders, and communities to provide essential mental health support and reduce stigma. We partner with governments and influential organizations worldwide. Our key focus areas include cultural psychiatry, global mental health, health inequalities, collaborative research, and community engagement.
Our Guiding Objectives
Message from Prof Nusrat Husain
Prof Nusrat Husain
Director Research Global Mental Health
Division of Psychology and Mental Health
University of Manchester
Honorary Clinical Professor
University of Liverpool
Director Research & Innovation and
Global Centre for Research on Mental Health Inequalities
Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist – EIS
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
