Mahesh Jayaram

Dr. Mahesh Jayaram is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at The University of Melbourne, where he also coordinates the Master of Psychiatry program. In addition to his academic role, he serves as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Melbourne Health, having previously worked in Leeds, UK. Dr. Jayaram is an editor for the Cochrane Schizophrenia Group and is affiliated with the Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre. His research interests focus on evaluating novel interventions for schizophrenia, the effectiveness of social media in disseminating health information, and improving service delivery through research. He has authored numerous scientific papers and is dedicated to enhancing psychiatric education, teaching courses such as Foundations of International Psychiatry to foster a deeper understanding of mental health on a global scale.