The Duke Center for Global Mental Health is prioritizing partnerships to codesign solutions and increase access to mental health services worldwide. Our collaborative reach extends globally, with faculty affiliates of the Center conducting research and/or practice in the following 45 countries.

Africa

Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe

Asia & Pacific

Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Iraq, Jordan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

Europe

Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom, Ukraine

Latin America

Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

North America

Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, United States

In addition to these robust global partnerships, core Center members collaborate with 25 U.S.-based universities and other GMH Centers. These diverse partnerships have enriched our research projects, expanded educational opportunities for our trainees, and positioned the CGMH as a hub for interdisciplinary innovation both locally and internationally. The Center is also committed to continually expanding its network of collaborators across academic disciplines, sectors, and geographic regions, actively seeking new partnerships that align with our mission and values. Through these ongoing and emerging collaborations, CGMH aims to foster shared learning, co-create impactful research, and accelerate the translation of evidence into practice and policy worldwide.

Partnership Quotes

The center has helped with the growth of my professional and research career. Under the mentorship of Eve Puffer, who is Director at the Center, I have developed skills in implementation science research and grant writing.
Florence Jaguga, MMed, MBChB
Clinical Psychiatrist, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
The unwavering support of my exceptional mentors at Duke Global Mental Health has sharpened my skills, expanded my vision, and deepened my commitment to advancing the mental health field. This experience has been truly transformative in my career and continues to fuel my mission to strengthen mental health services, beginning at the community level.
Florence Focus Kimario, KCMC D43 Trainee
PhD Student at the University of Rwanda