Dr. Lisa Galvin

Lisa Galvin is a South African clinician-researcher whose work centers on psychiatry and pediatric HIV care, with strong ties to Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto. Her scholarship bridges mental health, public health policy, and vulnerable populations, reflecting sustained engagement in hospital-based research within resource-limited settings.

Her research explores HIV disclosure processes in children with perinatally acquired infection, highlighting emotional responses, caregiver experiences, and the role of healthcare providers. Longitudinal and qualitative studies demonstrate that supported disclosure can improve psychological adjustment and strengthen caregiver–child relationships without compromising treatment adherence.

More recent work examines reproductive health in women with mental illness and patterns of cannabis use following decriminalisation, addressing policy impacts on psychiatric populations. Across publications, strengths include clinically grounded inquiry, mixed-methods approaches, and a focus on translating evidence into improved mental health and public health practice in South Africa.