Giovanni Ostuzzi

Giovanni Ostuzzi is a Temporary Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology at the University of Verona. His academic focus lies in psychiatric epidemiology, psychopharmacology, and the mental health of vulnerable populations such as migrants, refugees, and individuals with severe mental illnesses. He specializes in systematic reviews and meta-analyses to evaluate treatment efficacy and safety, particularly regarding antipsychotics, antidepressants, and psychosocial interventions.

His research spans topics including PTSD treatments, suicide risk factors, and public health strategies for mental disorders. He contributes to global health initiatives, such as updating the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines and assessing medication accessibility in low-resource settings. Dr. Ostuzzi collaborates with international networks like the STAR Network to study long-acting antipsychotics and migration-related mental health outcomes.

Key areas of investigation include adverse childhood experiences, pharmacovigilance of antidepressants, and interventions targeting asylum seekers. He has published extensively on the efficacy of stepped-care programs and digital medicine systems for improving mental health outcomes globally.