Project Type(s):
Clinical Research, Clinical Service, Implementation Science, Population Health/Implementation, Training
- Robert Rosenheck, MD
- Alexander Tsai, MD, PhD
- Peter Waiswa, PhD, MBChB, MPH
Empower Through Health website
Empower Through Health (ETH) is a healthcare, research, and education 501c3 organization operating in rural eastern Uganda. ETH runs a health center that provides general medical care for surrounding communities and delivers psychiatric and neurological services across Buyende District (population >400,000). ETH’s research focuses on reducing demand-side barriers to care and partnering with existing community structures to improve mental health outcomes and support recovery after mental health crises. ETH hosts the Global Health Experiential Fellowship (GHEF), a hands-on training program that pairs Ugandan and U.S. trainees on community-engaged research. ETH is also expanding its education mission by launching a primary school to strengthen long-term community wellbeing.
Project Period:
January 1, 2018 — December 31, 2028
Yes - We don't have funding to contribute
Funding Type(s):
Philanthropy, Self-sustaining
Geographic Area(s):
Global
Practice Type(s):
Community Mental Health/Health Center/Faith Health Center, Community-Based Organizations, Educational settings (e.g. universities, schools), Hospital, Outpatient, Primary Care, Rural
Patient Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Caregivers/Providers, Children, Low-income, Perinatal (pregnant and new moms), Young Adults
Targeted Condition(s):
Alcohol use disorders/misuse, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic disease, Depression, General Mental Well-Being, Health disparities, Heath risk behaviors/health behaviors, Psychosis, PTSD, Serious Mental Illness, Socioemotional learning, Substance use disorders/misuse, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Prevention
