I am a clinical psychologist specialized in psychological assessment and psychotherapy and an assistant lecturer at the Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Education, Winneba. I teach mainly at the undergraduate level and conduct research.
Before joining the University of Education Winneba, I worked as a coordinator for Clever Minds, a home tuition educational network that helps young children with academic difficulties to improve their performance in various subjects and also provides assistance with other educational needs.
Presently on a doctoral programme in Psychology at the University of Ghana, Legon, my research interest is largely in the area of psychological wellbeing among vulnerable groups and children. I am also interested in research that focuses on the psychosocial aspects of HIV/AIDS and adolescent mental health and wellbeing.
Publications:
Amankwah-Poku, M., Klutsey, D. A., & Asante, K. O. (2021). Disclosure and health-related outcomes among children living with HIV and their caregivers. AIDS Research and Therapy, 18(1), 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-021-00337-z
Klutsey, D. A., Amankwah‐Poku, M., & Oppong Asante, K. (2021). To disclose or not to disclose? Caregivers’ experiences of disclosure of HIV status of children living with HIV in Accra, Ghana. Lifestyle Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1002/lim2.40