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Date of Birth
Advocate for Mental Health
Place of Birth
Why Featured?
Improving Global Mental Health
BRIEF BIO
Jess Ghannam is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Global Health Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His work focuses on the long-term health consequences of war on displaced communities and the psychological and psychiatric effects of armed conflict on children. Ghannam is renowned for developing community health clinics in the Middle East, aimed at community-based treatment programs for families in crisis, and works extensively with refugee, displaced, and immigrant populations from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
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Monday, January 26, 2026
MAJOR MILESTONES
Key dates & turning points
Academic Achievements: Ghannam completed his education and postdoctoral fellowship at prestigious institutions including University of Michigan, University of California, Berkeley, and Stanford University, focusing on Psychology and Medical Sciences...See More
Clinical and Research Focus: His research and clinical work address the psychological impacts of war, contributing significantly to understanding and mitigating these effects on vulnerable populations.
Development of Health Clinics: Initiated health clinics in the Middle East focusing on treatment programs for communities affected by crisis.
Consultancy for International NGOs: Works as a consultant for the Center for Constitutional Rights, Reprieve, and other NGOs aiding torture survivors.
Culturally Competent Training Programs: At UCSF, he develops training programs to enhance staff, students, and faculty's ability to work with patients from the Middle East.
CONTRIBUTIONS
What they did, and why it matters
Community-Based Mental Health Programs: Ghannam has established vital treatment programs for Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian communities in crisis.
Research on War's Health Consequences: Through numerous studies, he has shed light on the psychological and psychiatric impact of conflict on displaced communities and children.
Advocacy for Mental Health: He is actively involved in promoting mental health and wellness for refugee and immigrant populations.
Development of Culturally Competent Care: His work includes creating training programs for healthcare providers to offer culturally sensitive care to patients from diverse backgrounds.
Contribution to Global Mental Health: Ghannam's research and clinical work contribute significantly to global mental health, focusing on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic illness management.
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Last updated
Jan 26, 2026
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