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Abdulai Jawo Bah

About Abdulai

Dr Abdulai Jawo Bah is a research Fellow with the Research Program on Children and Adversity (RPCA) at the Boston College School of Social Work.

As a postdoctoral Fellow with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Dr Bah collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement innovative mental health programmes in resource-limited settings. He is actively involved in the study of the intergenerational transmission of trauma and advocates for increased investment in mental health services and policies that prioritise mental health on a global scale.

Stories by Abdulai

  • Parenthood & Caregiving

Becoming a parent with the legacy of civil war

Learning from a 22-year study on intergenerational impact in Sierra Leone

Birth of a Parent Podcast

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