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MH-COST is delivered by a multidisciplinary team spanning psychology, law, clinical practice, and community research — working in close partnership with the young people and families at the heart of this study.

Let's Work Together

A Team United by One Mission

From researchers and clinicians to community members and young people themselves, everyone on the MH-COST team plays a part in understanding — and improving — the mental health of stateless young people in Karachi.

Our Method

A Team Built on Collaboration and Evidence

Every part of MH-COST — from survey design to interpretation of findings — is shaped by close collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and the community.

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Research Phases

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Community Researchers & Youth Advisors

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International Advisors

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Young People Taking Part

Research Team

Our research team is made up of academics, clinicians, and practitioners from UCL, Imkaan Welfare Organisation, the Helen Bamber Foundation, and Szabist University.

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Dr Humera Iqbal Principal Investigator
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Tahera Hasan Co-Investigator, Imkaan Welfare Organisation
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Dr Francesca Brady Clinical Psychologist & Consultant
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Prof. David Frost Mentor & Methods Advisor
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Zarish Shireen Research Assistant, Clinical Psychologist
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PDRA to be added
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Clinical Psychologist to be added

Community Research Team & Youth Advisory Committee

Our team of trained community researchers supports recruitment, survey administration, and youth engagement, and also forms our Youth Advisory Committee.

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Aisha
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Aman
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Anas
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Feroz
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Maria
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PDRA to be added
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Raheel A.
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Raheel S.
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Saira
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Samina
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Shaida
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Shezadi Tayabbah

Key Project Advisors

MH-COST is supported by key project advisors made up of experts in the fields of statelessness, mental health, and related policy.

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Zainnab Makele UNHCR
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Grazia Caleo Médecins Sans Frontières
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Amal de Chickera Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion
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Abdul Kalam Azad Jindal School of Public Health
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Hamid Zaman University of Boston

Interested in Joining or Supporting the Team?

We’re always glad to hear from researchers, clinicians, and community members who share our mission.