Selam Aberra Yoseph

Selam Aberra Yoseph has over six years’ experience in the field of medicine, specifically focusing on mental illness. Currently, Selam is a Psychiatrist at Amanuel Specialized Mental Hospital,Ethiopia where she works as the Director of the emergency department. She teaches undergraduate medical students, supervises staff, and treats patients in the hospital. Selam holds her degree in Medicine from the University of Gondar, College of Medicine and Health Sciences and her specialization in Psychiatry from Addis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences. Selam Aberra Yoseph is committed to raising awareness about mental health issues. Upon the completion of Mandela Washington Fellowship, Selam will work toward sustainable change in the lives of the mentally ill by focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration with their community through non-stigmatizing recovery environments.