معرفی
Dr. Winifred Asare-Doku is a Lecturer at the National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre within the Faculty of Medicine & Health at the University of New South Wales. Her research program focuses on substance use disorders, mental health intersections, and suicide prevention, particularly among culturally diverse populations and vulnerable groups in criminal justice systems.
She holds a BA in Psychology, MPhil in Clinical Psychology, and PhD in Psychiatry.
Her research explores substance use treatment efficacy, mental health interventions for incarcerated populations, cultural factors in healthcare access, and suicide prevention strategies. Recent work examines pharmacotherapy in prisons, decriminalization of suicide, and COVID-19 impacts on migrant mental health.
Publication analysis shows strong focus on evidence-based interventions for marginalized populations, with methodologies including systematic reviews, epidemiological studies, and cross-cultural comparative analysis. Dominant themes include health equity in correctional systems, cultural adaptation of treatments, and policy reform.
- No scientific awards reported in source materials
No advising relationships or specific grants detailed in available information. Research conducted through the National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre infrastructure.
Leads substance use research initiatives targeting vulnerable populations, collaborating with criminal justice and public health stakeholders.
