Opeyemi Olusegun Atanda

Opeyemi Olusegun Atanda is a Lecturer in Psychology at London South Bank University (LSBU), where he is also deputy lead of the Lived Experience of Distress Research Group and affiliated with the Health and Wellbeing Research Centre. He completed his PhD in Psychology at LSBU in 2023, focusing on the effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) within UK organizations. His academic journey includes a Master of Science in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management (2014–2015) and a BSc in Nursing (2008–2013) from Babcock University, Nigeria.

• MSc in Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Management (2014–2015)
• MBA (2016–2017)
• PhD in Psychology (2019–2023)

Atanda's research centers on evaluating psychosocial interventions in mental health, developing strategies to promote help-seeking behavior, and analyzing how intersecting identities influence mental health outcomes in ethnic minority groups. His recent publications span MHFA effectiveness in workplace contexts, flow rate accuracy of infusion devices in healthcare settings, and protocols for evaluating community-based mental health interventions for youth. These works align with his focus on mental health equity, workplace wellness, and clinical evaluation methodologies.

At LSBU, Atanda contributes to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the BSc (Hons) Psychology and MSc programs in Mental Health and Clinical Psychology. He has held roles such as Research Associate (2022–2023) and Hourly Paid Lecturer (2020–2021) at LSBU, along with external roles in healthcare and mental health services in Nigeria and the UK.