Dr. Ukwuori-Gisela Kalu

Clinical Psychologist

Mental health and mental illness are largely ignored in Nigeria. Through a powerful experiment, Dr. Kalu makes her Nigerian audience experience first-hand what it feels like to suffer from a mental illness (i.e. to hear voices). She urges Nigeria not only to recognize the importance of Mental Health, but to take an active approach in the creation of a Nigerian Mental Health care system that is meaningful to its people. She advocates for a 'Both And' approach, in which global approaches, in conjunction with local Nigerian knowledge, work together to achieve holistic and effective treatment. Dr Ukwuori-Gisela Kalu obtained a Bachelor (BSc Hons) in Psychology, a Masters (MSc) in Neuropsychology and a Doctorate (DClinPsy) in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), Kings' College London in the United Kingdom. She is a registered member of the United Kingdom Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

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