Prof Bonga Chiliza, PhD, MBChB, FC Psych

Location: Durban, South Africa

Title: An adaptation of BREATHE (a brief psychological intervention) for people with trauma and serious mental illness in Southern Africa

Bio: Bonga Chiliza is an Associate Professor/Chief Specialist and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He completed his medical degree and psychiatry specialization at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and his PhD at Stellenbosch University. His research interests include schizophrenia, consultation-liaison psychiatry, health services and medical education. Prof Chiliza has received a number of awards including the Hamilton Naki Clinical Research Fellowship and the CINP Rafaelsen Young Investigators Award. He has authored over 50 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. He has also served on a number of NGO Boards, including the SA YMCA and Life Choices. He is one of the Founding Directors of Harambee Medical Consulting and African Global Mental Health Institute.

Presentation Summary:

• Learned about trauma experiences and their sequela in people with severe mental illness

• Learned about challenges in cultural adaptations of interventions

• Learned about the value of collaborations between clinician scientists in global settings 

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