My research focuses on political, social and environmental determinants of mental disorders, in particular psychosis and schizophrenia. I am interested in how poverty, inequality, the built and natural environment and social capital impact the risk for, course and outcome of severe mental illness. I am also interested in understanding the mechanisms leading from early trauma to diverse mental health outcomes. My main focus is on low- and middle income country contexts and I collaborate with partners in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean.