Research Fellow, Social Policy and Social Work Department, University of York
Dr. Kayonda Hubert Ngamaba, BSc(Hons), M.A., Ph.D., CPsychol has a background in health psychology, international development and mental health research. Dr. Kayonda is a researcher at the International Centre for Mental Health Social Research (ICMHSR), Social Policy and Social Work Department, University of York. The centre (ICMHSR) brings together researchers from around the world to undertake a unique research programme applying social science to mental health practice. Before joining the University of York, Dr. Kayonda worked for the NHS and the University of Manchester on several projects including the prevention of suicide in prisons, randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses to improve people's quality of life and happiness. Dr. Kayonda is currently working on the SCENE project in collaboration with NHS community mental health teams: A randomised controlled trial of a structured intervention for expanding social networks in Psychosis. Dr. Kayonda has published high-quality research papers in several academic journals including the European Journal of Public Health, Journal of Mental Health, Religion & Culture, Journal of Psychology in Africa, Journal of Religion and Health, Quality of Life Research, Behavioral and Experimental Economics, British Journal of Social Work, and Mental Health and Physical Activity. Every Sunday, Dr. Kayonda likes visiting and singing with old people at the care homes and hospitals.
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