Public Partnerships

The research group maintains a strong collaboration with the Ministry of Education to support the integration of mental health awareness and psychosocial support into national education frameworks. This partnership focuses on promoting student well-being, enhancing teacher capacity to address mental health challenges in schools, and embedding preventive mental health strategies within the educational system.

Key Collaboration Points:

• Curriculum Development: Co-developing age-appropriate mental health literacy modules for inclusion in school curricula.
• Teacher Training Programs: Delivering professional development workshops focused on recognizing early signs of emotional distress and supporting student mental health.
• School-Based Interventions: Piloting and evaluating mental health promotion initiatives in selected public schools.
• Policy Advisory Role: Contributing evidence-based recommendations to inform national policies on school mental health and psychosocial support systems.

Private Partnerships

The group collaborates with private organizations and NGOs to develop innovative, culturally responsive mental health interventions. A key partner is the Kalema Centre for Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences , with whom we work to advance behavioral health services through applied research and community-based programming.

Key Collaboration Points:

• Innovative Program Design: Co-developing culturally adapted cognitive and behavioral therapy tools tailored to local contexts.
• Applied Research Initiatives: Conducting joint studies on the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions in diverse populations.
• Capacity Building: Delivering training and certification programs for mental health professionals in evidence-based practices.
• Community Outreach: Expanding access to mental health services through outreach campaigns and accessible counseling models in urban and semi-urban areas.

International Collaborations

1) Research Collaboration with Elevated Groups Counseling

Headquarters: Chicago, USA
Website: https://duigroups.com/

This international partnership explores the mental health experiences of Arabic-speaking communities in the United States, focusing on acculturation stress, identity conflicts, and discrimination. The collaboration aims to develop culturally sensitive counseling approaches that are responsive to both traditional values and contemporary psychological needs.

Key Collaboration Points:

• Cross-Cultural Research: Jointly conducting qualitative and quantitative studies to understand the unique stressors faced by Arab Americans.
• Intervention Development: Creating counseling frameworks that integrate cultural, religious, and familial considerations.
• Training and Supervision: Offering cross-border supervision and training for clinicians working with diaspora communities.
• Knowledge Exchange: Sharing insights between Jordanian and U.S.-based practitioners to strengthen global understanding of mental health in Arabic-speaking populations.

2) Global Mental Health Initiative at Manchester University

Affiliation: Global Mental Health and Cultural Psychiatry (GMHCP) Research Group
Website: https://gmhcp.co.uk/

This strategic collaboration with Manchester University supports research and capacity-building efforts in global mental health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The initiative emphasizes equity, accessibility, and the adaptation of mental health interventions to local cultural contexts.

Key Collaboration Points:

• Joint Research Projects: Investigating mental health disparities and intervention effectiveness across different cultural settings.
• Policy and Advocacy: Working together to influence global mental health policy and promote inclusive service delivery models.
• Training and Mentorship: Supporting academic exchanges, postgraduate supervision, and skill-building opportunities for researchers and practitioners.
• Dissemination of Best Practices: Publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at international conferences to inform broader mental health practice.​