Bahijja Tanko Kasim

Bahijja Tanko Kasim is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate in Psychological Sciences and Health at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, and a part-time Tutor at Glasgow Caledonian University. Her work focuses on suicide and self-harm research, particularly in the North Central Region of Nigeria, with expertise in psychological theory, public health, and longitudinal analysis.

• PhD in Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde
• BSc in Psychology and MSc in Clinical Psychology

Her research interests include:

• Psychological risk factors for suicide and self-harm
• Validation of the Integrated Motivational-Volitional (IMV) Model in Nigerian contexts
• Cultural adaptation of psychological assessment tools
• Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable populations
• Mental health advocacy and grassroots community engagement

Her academic contributions include:

• 2025: Psychological risk factors for suicide and self-harm thoughts and behaviours in Nigeria (Poster)
• 2024: Psychological risk factors for suicide and self-harm thoughts and behaviours in Nigerian (Poster)

She collaborates with grassroots organizations to improve mental health access in underserved communities and works within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework, particularly related to health and well-being (SDG 3).