John A. Joska

John A. Joska is a leading researcher at the intersection of Mental Health and HIV/AIDS in South Africa, affiliated with the University of Cape Town (since 2005) and the South African Medical Research Council (until 2023). His work spans clinical psychology, psychiatry, and public health.

• Key affiliations: HIV Mental Health Research Unit, Groote Schuur Hospital, Valkenberg Hospital, and collaborations with institutions like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Research Focus: Enhancing mental health outcomes for HIV-positive populations through interventions like task-shared therapy, adherence strategies, and neuroimaging studies. His interdisciplinary approach integrates behavioral science, cultural adaptation, and cost-effectiveness analysis.

Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in HIV care, neurocognitive impacts of HIV, and culturally contextualized neuropsychological assessment. Keywords span Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Public Health, and Behavioral Sciences.

Grants & Collaborations: Funded by the National Institutes of Health, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other global sponsors, his research strengthens psychiatric training capacity in South Africa.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the HIV Mental Health Research Unit, leveraging institutions like Groote Schuur Hospital and Valkenberg Hospital for clinical and translational studies.