Research
In partnership with McMaster University, ACMH conducts community-based research to improve mental health outcomes for Albanian-speaking populations globally.
Our Research Focus
Albanian communities have been significantly underrepresented in mental health research. Clinical tools, diagnostic criteria, and treatment protocols have largely been developed without accounting for Albanian cultural norms, history, or language.
ACMH's research program addresses this gap directly, studying the mental health of Albanian individuals and communities, adapting existing tools for Albanian populations, and generating culturally specific knowledge that can improve care.
Our research is community-informed, ethically grounded, and designed to produce practical benefits for the people we serve.
Our Partnership
ACMH conducts its research in collaboration with McMaster University, combining academic rigour with community knowledge to produce findings that are both scientifically sound and practically relevant.
Our team includes Ph.D.-level researchers, research collaborators, and clinicians who bring both scholarly expertise and lived experience to the work.
Current Studies
Focus: Culturally sensitive and trauma-informed mental health treatment for Albanian populations
This narrative review explores the cultural norms, historical oppression, and intergenerational trauma affecting mental health in Albanian communities, both within Albania and Kosovo, and in Albanian communities worldwide. The study advocates for culturally sensitive, trauma-informed treatment approaches that recognize the unique experiences of this population.
Research Team
Focus: Culturally appropriate diagnostic tools for Albanian-speaking children
Led by Dr. Gladiola Musabelliu, this study focuses on the translation and validation of ADHD diagnostic tools into the Albanian language. The goal is to equip clinicians, educators, and families with culturally appropriate assessment instruments that enable accurate diagnosis and effective support for Albanian-speaking children.
Research Team
Research Team
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