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Ricardo Twumasi

Dr Ricardo Twumasi

Lecturer in Psychosis Studies

Research interests

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology

Biography

Ricardo Twumasi commenced his tenure at King's College London in 2019, from the University of Manchester.

As a principal investigator, he has spearheaded an array of research initiatives encompassing resilience in healthcare workers, health promotion, workplace discrimination, energy company collaboration, and public engagement in the fields of psychology and psychiatry.

Currently, his scholarly pursuits are concentrated on organisational change, with a specialised focus on leveraging machine learning to create opportunities for individuals suffering from mental health conditions.

Ricardo has been an invited speaker at prestigious platforms including the British Psychological Society, The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, and the Council of Europe, among other academic institutions.

Ricardo Twumasi's research interests and areas of PhD supervision include:

  • Organisational Change and Adoption of Net Zero: Investigating how organizations can transition to sustainable practices while achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
  • Workplace Health Promotion: Focusing on proactive occupational safety and health management to promote both good health and business efficiency.
  • Equality at Work: Challenging workplace discrimination and promoting diversity and inclusion using machine learning.
  • Work Stress: Examining the psychological and physiological impacts of work-related stress and devising interventions.
  • Health Inequalities: Investigating disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, with a particular focus on low and middle-income countries healthcare  systems.

Ricardo leads the 7PCSDECL Decolonising Mental Health Research module.

In addition to his academic publications, he has contributed articles to the BBC, The Conversation, The World Economic Forum, and HR Review. His research has been featured and he has been interviewed by media outlets such as the BBC and iNews, as well as a diverse array of podcasts.

    Research

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    Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health (AIM)

    The Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health (AIM) lab is co-led by the Chair of Precision Psychiatry Professor Nikolaos Koutsouleris and the Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Dr Paris Alexandros Lalousis. It is a new lab based in the Department of Psychosis Studies at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. Our focus is to use AI techniques to improve understanding of mental health disorders and improve diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment tools available for mental health clinicians.

    News

    King's hosts the London Student Sustainability Conference 2023

    Hosted at King’s, students from 10 London-based universities came together to present and learn about the work inspiring positive impacts around the world.

    A group of students holding up SDG boards during the LSSC networking.

    Events

    30Apr

    61st Maudsley Debate

    Motion: High Time: This house believes that cannabis should be legalised in the UK within 5 years.

    Please note: this event has passed.

    Ricardo leads the 7PCSDECL Decolonising Mental Health Research module.

      Research

      AIM thumbnail
      Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health (AIM)

      The Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health (AIM) lab is co-led by the Chair of Precision Psychiatry Professor Nikolaos Koutsouleris and the Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Dr Paris Alexandros Lalousis. It is a new lab based in the Department of Psychosis Studies at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. Our focus is to use AI techniques to improve understanding of mental health disorders and improve diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment tools available for mental health clinicians.

      News

      King's hosts the London Student Sustainability Conference 2023

      Hosted at King’s, students from 10 London-based universities came together to present and learn about the work inspiring positive impacts around the world.

      A group of students holding up SDG boards during the LSSC networking.

      Events

      30Apr

      61st Maudsley Debate

      Motion: High Time: This house believes that cannabis should be legalised in the UK within 5 years.

      Please note: this event has passed.

      Ricardo leads the 7PCSDECL Decolonising Mental Health Research module.