Inside the Journal Club: Week 3 with Dr Siqi Xue on ‘Preventative interventions to address social determinants of mental health: a focus on cash transfer programs
Full Name: Siqi Xue Role/Title: Assistant Professor Affiliation: University of Toronto Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine Journal Club Session Date: August 21, 2025 Title of Paper/Presentation: Preventative interventions to address social determinants of mental health: a focus on cash transfer programs Bio Summary Dr. Xue is a women’s mental health psychiatrist and associate [...]
Dr. Mohsin Hassan Alvi
Full Name: Dr. Mohsin Hassan Alvi Role/Title: Assistant Director Health Economics Affiliation: Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning Journal Club Session Date: 14 August, 2025 Title of Paper/Presentation: Health Economics and Its Role in Healthcare Research: Opportunities and Benefits Bio: Dr. Mohsin Hassan Alvi is a distinguished scholar and researcher in health economics, holding a [...]
From Local Action to Global Impact Advancing Research Capacity Through Collaboration June 2025
MANCHESTER: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Minister for Education, Mr. Meena Khan, along with Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq, Vice Chancellor of Khyber Medical University (KMU), visited the University of Manchester to explore opportunities for academic and research collaboration. They were welcomed by Prof. Nusrat Husain, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Research in Global Mental [...]
From Local Action to Global Impact Advancing Research Capacity Through Collaboration June 2025
Between the 9th and 14th of June 2025, GMHCP hosted a landmark Research Capacity & Capability Building Programme in Manchester. This transformative week brought together researchers, clinicians, students, and global collaborators from both the UK and Pakistan. Designed to strengthen partnerships and enhance local leadership, the week served as a powerful example of what can [...]
Mental Health in Jordan: Research Gaps, Systemic Challenges, and Policy Imperatives
Mental health in Jordan is a critical concern, characterised by significant challenges and opportunities for intervention. According to reports from the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the economic burden of mental health conditions in Jordan exceeds 250 million Jordanian Dinars (JOD) annually. It is estimated that more than 20% of the [...]
Pioneering Global Health Collaboration
In a groundbreaking meeting held on January 20, and February 10, 2025, the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, and the University of Manchester, UK, formally kicked off what promises to be a transformative partnership in global health research and education. The event marked the 1st Virtual Collaboration Meeting between the two institutions, bringing together clinicians, [...]
Culture International Mental Health Conference
Culture International Mental Health Conference 2020 'TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN' The Global Mental Health and Cultural Psychiatry research group invites you to the 10th Culture and International Mental Health Conference on Wednesday 18th November 2020 Culture International Mental Health Conference 2019 Culture International Mental Health Conference 2018
CAMH Systematic Review Training with RAYYAN
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) Division at the Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning organized a systematic review training session focusing on search strategy development and screening of literature using RAYYAN.
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Jordan: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward
Jordan was recognised as one of the priority countries for strengthening its mental health system. It was selected from six globally for the World Health Organisation's Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP). Although Jordan has shown significant progress in public health, as evidenced by notable reductions in maternal, infant, and child mortality rates along with [...]
The University of Manchester Hosts Burns Week Celebration
On November 7, 2024, the University of Manchester proudly hosted Burns Week, a groundbreaking event dedicated to raising vital awareness about burn injuries, their prevalence and the stark health inequalities that persist. This year's celebration placed a special emphasis on the critical issue of mental health disparities, sparking essential discussions and inspiring collaborative action.Renowned Experts [...]