Malawian Program for Mental Health Research Training (WARMHEART)
The following grant was awarded by, is supported by, is administered by or is in partnership with the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Funding Fogarty Program
Chronic, Noncommunicable Diseases and Disorders Research Training
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Malawian Program for Mental Health Research Training (WARMHEART)
Principal Institution
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Gaynes, Bradley N; Kulisewa, Kazione
Project Contact Information
Email: bradley_gaynes@med.unc.edu
Year(s) Awarded
2020-2025
Country
Malawi; South Africa
Collaborators
University of Malawi College of Medicine
University of Edinburgh
University of Zimbabwe
NIH Partners
NIMH
Project Description
Building on the strong training track records of and successful collaborations between University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, the Malawi College of Medicine, the Malawi Ministry of Health, and many other partners, we will accelerate mental health research capacity across the lifespan in Malawi by employing a model that emphasizes three complementary dimensions:
- Depth: in-depth investment to create a core of skilled researchers and thought leaders
- Breadth: engagement of a wide range of stakeholders in mental health research
- Reach: building links between research, policy, and practice to maximize impact of research
The Malawian Program for Mental Health Research Training (WARMHEART) will have a tremendous impact on mental health research in Malawi, creating an expert pool of young mental health researchers trained as leaders and able to collaborate with other disciplines and policymakers to address the role of psychiatric illness across the lifespan.
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