Andy Owusu

Andy Owusu is a Lecturer affiliated with the Future Communities Research Centre, Psychology Building. His research focuses on adolescent mental health, with particular emphasis on suicidal behavior, self-harm, and associated risk and protective factors. He completed his PhD in Psychology in 2022, contributing to the field through systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

His recent work, published in BMJ Open (2022), titled Risk and protective factors for self-harm and suicide in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol, highlights his expertise in synthesizing evidence to address critical mental health challenges. The study aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for good health and well-being, reflecting his commitment to public health impact.

Owusu's research fingerprint includes keyphrases such as 'Systematic Meta-analysis', 'Risk Factors', 'Protective Factors', 'Suicide', and 'Self-harm', underscoring his methodological rigor and focus on adolescent health. His article has garnered 1 Scopus citation, 110 Mendeley readers, and 2 news mentions, indicating growing academic and public engagement.