Includes continuous updates as the field evolves

Written by internationally renowned experts in global mental health

Dr. Sam O. Okpaku M.D., Ph.D. is an expert in Global Mental Health who has lived in countries across the world, including Nigeria, the UK, Israel, and the US.  He has studied internal medicine, psychiatry, social welfare at various prestigious institutions globally.  In the US, he has held high-profile positions at various reputable institutions, including Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, and most recently Vanderbilt University.  His far-reaching medical interests include neurosurgery, psychiatry, nursing, neurology, immunology and internal medicine.  His non-medical interests include philosophy, music, and social justice.

In addition to his academic and global work, Dr. Okpaku has built a successful private practice in Nashville.  He takes pride in organizing his wealth of knowledge, experience, and international contacts into high-quality articles and professional books meant to advance the medical community around the world.