African Psycare Research Organization - APRO
African Psycare Research Organization (APRO) is a non-profit organisation that was set up to promote the development of mental health and holistic/integrated services in Africa through conducting research and capacity development.
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APRO is known for:
Mental Health Research
- Conduct epidemiological and qualitative studies on mental health difficulties and the psychosocial impact of experiences amongst vulnerable groups in Africa
- Develop mental health and psycho-social/holistic interventional models for vulnerable groups in Africa
- Disseminate mental health research findings
- Improve mental health literacy in the community
Journal Publications
- Hosts the African Journal of Traumatic Stress (AJTS)
- Publish research findings in other peer reviewed journals
Capacity Development for Mental Health
- Support the training of psychiatrists and clinical psychologists in Uganda through a scholarship scheme
- Improve the mental health competences through conducting in-service trainings for various professionals and community-based organizations
- Influence policy and service provision through effective dissemination of research findings
About APRO
African Psycare Research Organization (APRO) is a non-profit organisation that was set up to promote the development of mental health and holistic/integrated services in Africa through conducting research and capacity development. Initially there was a particular focus with conflict, and post-conflict survivors of torture and gender-based violence and this remit has gradually extended to a broader more inclusive focus on many challenging affecting the African continent. Despite Africa having one of the highest burden of mental disorders in the world and a large treatment gap, mental health services on the continent largely remain underdeveloped. To address this, APRO is undertaking the following activities:
Our Activities Include:
- Conduct and support research on mental health difficulties including the associated psychosocial and holistic aspects.
- Publish research findings in the field of mental health disorders including hosting the African Journal of Traumatic Stress
- Undertake capacity development for a holistic/integrated approach to mental health by supporting and delivering the training of mental health professionals and those engaged in providing support services to those affected
- Undertake in-service training for health, social care, justice and service support professionals as well as community-based organisations and NGOs to improve their competences in mental healt
- Work with various stakeholders to develop accessible and acceptable mental health and psycho-social interventional models for vulnerable groups including persons living with severe mental illness, persons living with HIV, orphans, survivors of war conflict and torture and refugees survivors.
- Disseminate research findings and improve mental health literacy by communicating with the public and professional communities through press briefings, media interviews and publications in peer reviewed scientific journals
Our Team
Prof. Seggane Musisi
Executive Director & Heads Research Activities
Prof Seggane Musisi MD, FRCP(C), is Professor of Psychiatry and the former Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Makerere University College of Health Sciences and a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at Mulago National Referral and Teaching Hospital…
Prof Noeline Nakasujja
Heads Scholarship Scheme
Noeline is an Associate Professor and is the Chair for the Department of Psychiatry where she serves as a Senior Lecturer at the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University…
Dr Helen Liebling
External Relations & board member
Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology. Associate Researcher in Research Centre for Peace, Trust and Social Relations and Clinical Lead for Refugee Well-Being in Coventry, UK. She has been carrying out applied …
Mrs Rebecca Kiziri-Mayengo
Counselling, Psycho-social Support Scheme & Board Member
Scholarship Beneficiaries
