The Global & Local Center for Mental Health Disparities at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine seeks to improve the mental health of our diverse global communities, both locally in the greater Boston area and internationally.
Highlighted Projects
The Liberia College of Physicians and Surgeons (LCPS) Psychiatry Residency Program was launched in 2019 with a goal to develop a local mental health workforce whereby native practitioners will be able to implement best practices in clinical care, education, and research.
In 2022, the first graduates of the program increased Liberia's mental health capacity by 200%. In the following years, 2 additional psychiatrists graduated from the program in 2023, followed by another 2 graduates in 2024.
The GLCMHD is collaborating on a series of projects in Lima and Huánuco Peru including:
Peruvian National Mental Health Survey
Development of Integrated Mental Health Care in Huánuco
Developing Measures to Improve Access to Integrated Mental Healthcare Services in Under-Resourced Global Settings
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We welcome collaboration and support from individuals and organizations committed to advancing mental health equity locally and globally. Whether you are interested in partnering, volunteering, fundraising, or supporting our work philanthropically, we would love to connect with you.