Degrees Held
- Master of Social Science (Psychology), UKZN, 2012
- Bachelor of Social Science Honors (Psychology), UKZN, 2010
- Bachelor of Social Science (General and Industrial Psychology), UKZN, 2009
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Identity
- Sexuality
- Trauma/Transgenerational trauma
- Global mental health
- Healthy systems strengthening
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Community Psychology
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
Journal Articles
- Kemp C.G., Mntambo N., Weiner B.J., Grant M., Rao D., Bhana A., Gigaba S.G., Luvuno Z.P.B., Simoni J.M., Hughes J.P. & Petersen I. (2021). Pushing the bench: A mixed methods study of barriers to and facilitators of identification and referral into depression care by professional nurses in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, SSM – Mental Health
- Petersen I, Kemp CG, Rao D, Wagenaar BH, Sherr K, Grant M, Bachmann M, Barnabas RV, Mntambo N, Gigaba S, Van Rensburg A, Luvuno Z, Amarreh I, Fairall L, Hongo NH, Bhana A. (2021). Implementation and scale-up of integrated depression care in South Africa: An observational implementation research protocol. Psychiatric Services. 72(3):1-11
- Petersen I., Janse Van Rensburg A.P., Gigaba S.G. and Luvuno Z.P.B. (2020) Health systems strengthening to optimize scale-up in global mental health in low- and middle-income countries: lessons from the front lines. A re-appraisal. Epidemiology & Psychiatric Science. e135(29):1-5
- Kemp, C.G., Mntambo N., Bachmann M., Bhana A., Rao D., Grant M., Hughes J.P., Simoni J.M., Weiner B.J., Gigaba S.G., Luvuno Z.P.B., and Petersen I. (2020). Patient-level predictors of detection of depressive symptoms, referral, and uptake of depression counseling among chronic care patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Global Mental Health. e18(7): 1-10
- Bhana, A., Mntambo, N., Gigaba, S.G., Luvuno, Z.P.B., Grant, M., Ackerman, D.,Ntswe, E., Nomathemba, M., Petersen, I. (2019) Validation of a Brief Mental Health Screening tool for common mental disorders in primary healthcare. South African Medical Journal. 109 (4): 278-283
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- (2021), Providing Rape Survivors with Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and Psychological Support to prevent long term HIV Acquisition
The project is led by Prof Naeemah Abrahams from the South Africa -Medical Research Council. It involves adapting a psycho-social intervention developed by the WHO to be administered by lay workers to women that have experienced sexual trauma. I contribute to the material adaptation process as well as providing emotional support to the lay counsellors
- (2019 – current), Southern African Research Consortium for Mental Health Integration
The project is led by Prof Inge Petersen from the UKZN Centre for Rural health. I am one of the consultants on the programme and support capacity building interventions geared towards equipping Department of Health Stakeholders with skills integrate evidence-based task-sharing mental health interventions into routine practice in primary health care facilities. We also develop psycho-education material and training resources for the public and for healthcare workers specifically.
TEACHING EXPERTISE
- PSYCH 342 – Counselling and Psychotherapy
- PSYC 703 – Counselling and Therapeutics
- PSYC 810 – Community interventions in Psychology
- PSYC 806 – Psychological Interventions
- PSYC 807 – Theory and Practice of Clinical Psychology
- PSYC 818 – Theory and Practice of Counselling Psychology
Selected Publications
Honours
Masters
Honours
- Sbahle Shandu, (BSS Honors – General psychology), Exploring how Young Black Men construct their sexuality Role: Co-Supervisor
- Nqobile Zuma, (BSS Honors – Industrial Psychology), A qualitative study investigating the influence of gender socialization on the study and career choices of male and female university students Role: Co-Supervisor
- Tariro Ndaona, (BSS Honors – General Psychology), Black Women’s Perspective of Black Manhood Role: Co-Supervisor
- Zifeziwe Mvelase, (BSS Honors – Industrial Psychology), The Role of Masculinity on Physical Health-Seeking Behaviours of South African Men Role: Co-Supervisor
- Neha Singh, (BSS Honors – Industrial Psychology), The performance of masculinity: The White perspective Role: Co-Supervisor
Masters
- Portia Bhiya, 1st year Master of Social Science (Counselling Psychology) Interventions Involving Community Health Workers in Mental Health Services in South Africa: A Scoping Review Role: Lead Supervisor
- Amanda Nguwata, 1st year Master of Social Science (Counselling Psychology) An exploration of trainee psychologists’ experiences of online clinical supervision: A phenomenological inquiry Role: Lead Supervisor
- Ms. Sunitha Swanepoel, Master of Social Science (Clinical Psychology) Research Project completed and examined in 2021 The role of Afrikaans-culture family models on development and perpetuation of male adolescent physical violence Role: Co-supervisor
