Dr. Juliana Onwumere

Biography

Juliana Onwumere is a Reader in Clinical Psychology at King’s College London, and a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. She has a strong commitment to addressing health inequalities, particularly focusing on racial and ethnic minority groups. Her research interests include improving understanding of the impact of mental health problems on families, and enhancing access to evidence-based healthcare. As the current chair of the South London Building Race Equity Diversity (BREaD) Research Network, she collaborates closely with key stakeholders, including local health partners and community organizations. Her work often involves conducting systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and contributing to policy implications related to mental health care. Juliana has extensively published articles on various topics, including the experiences of NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic and the intersection of ethnicity and mental health. She is engaged in multiple research initiatives aimed at tackling discrimination within healthcare settings and improving health outcomes for marginalized communities. Juliana is dedicated to educating future psychologists and increasing the representation of diverse populations in research and clinical practice.

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